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whoa

The correct spelling is whoa.

How to pronounce whoa

/wəʊ/
verb

IPA: /wəʊ/

Say it like: Woa

The correct spelling is whoa. To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa". For example: "Whoa, Nelly!"

Usage Examples

Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, are you serious?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".

interjection

  1. 1.Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.
  2. 2.An expression of surprise.
  3. 3.Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.

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