Whoa

Quick meaning: Whoa is an interjection meaning Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.

Meaning

Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.

More Meanings

1. An expression of surprise.
2. Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.
3. (transitive) To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".

Example Sentences

Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, are you serious?

And oh whoa girl, it's a shame. Oh whoa girl, it's a doggone shame.

I am the type who is liable to snipe you With two seconds left to go, whoa.

Word Forms

• whoah
• whoas
• whoaing
• whoaed

Antonyms for whoa

Common opposites include giddyup, giddap.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aww, ooh, whew, holla, whoo, wow.

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