whoa

/wəʊ//woʊ/

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.

    Whoa, Nelly!
  2. 2

    An expression of surprise.

    Whoa, are you serious?
  3. 3

    Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.

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