wowzer
(NZ, Canada, slang) Something of great interest or beauty.
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(NZ, Canada, slang) Something of great interest or beauty.
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- wowserian70%
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' attitudes or policies are those that prioritise propriety and restraint over enjoyment, especially regarding alcohol, sex, or gambling.
- wowserdom70%
Australian and New Zealand slang for the collective world or culture of wowsers — people who are excessively moralistic, puritanical, or opposed to fun and drinking. 'Wowserdom' typically carries a dismissive, satirical tone, used to critique overzealous temperance advocates, killjoys, or anyone seen as interfering in others' harmless pleasures. The term was especially common in Australian political and social commentary in the early 20th century, where anti-alcohol campaigners were frequent targets.
- wowserdom69%
(AU, NZ) The realm or sphere of wowsers .
- wowee69%
A theatrically old-fashioned variant of "wow", used in modern internet contexts as deliberate camp — the speaker is performing surprise rather than being surprised. Standard register in Twitter quote-tweets that mock pretentious posts, in TikTok comment sections under flexes, and in self-aware reactions to one's own absurd circumstances. Often paired with a flat 1950s-newsreader cadence.
- wowserish68%
(AU, NZ) Resembling or characteristic of wowsers .