Wowser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaʊzə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wowser is a noun meaning (Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc., who seeks to promulgate those views.
Meaning
(Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc., who seeks to promulgate those views.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of wowzer.
- Alternative form of wowsers.
- (obsolete) A lout or similar disruptive person.
Example Sentences
He's a bit of a prig. A wowser. Very Methodist.
Its title was “The Time Raider," and this story, which has never been reprinted, was a wowser.
Seriously, I mean it: From Russia, With Love is a real wowser, a lulu, a dilly and a smasheroo.
In size the wowser varies, for no matter where he's at, He takes up all the room there is— just like a cowboy's hat.
Word Forms
- wowsers
Synonyms for wowser
Depending on context, synonyms include killjoy, prude, spoilsport.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lout, loord, galoot, wild-ass, walloper, losel.
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