wowserian

Wowserian means: An Australian and New Zealand adjective meaning relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a wowser - that is, a killjoy, puritan, or moral busybody who objects to others' pleasures. 'Wowserian'. It is mainly New Zealand English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.

wowserian means: An Australian and New Zealand adjective meaning relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a wowser - that is, a killjoy, puritan, or moral busybody who objects to others'. Register: informal, New Zealand English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.