wow

intj

Etymology: Attested since the 16th century; borrowed from Scots wow; ultimately a natural exclamation.

1. An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.

   “Wow, I sure was surprised!”

   “Out on thir wanderand spiritis, wow! thow cryis.”

2. An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

   “Wow! How do they do that?”

3. Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.

   “Wow… good job using all of our supplies on the first day.”

name

1. Initialism of World of Warcraft.
2. Initialism of War on Women.
3. Initialism of Windows on Windows.

noun

Etymology: Imitative.

1. A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.

   “Sound films have to be loaded so that the sound is 5 seconds before the sound drum so a wow does not result when the film is punched up on the air.”

verb

Etymology: Attested since the 16th century; borrowed from Scots wow; ultimately a natural exclamation.

1. To amaze or awe.

   “He really wowed the audience.”

   “If all of us can remember how great it felt to be wowed, why don't we make it a habit to do it more often for others? People remember you when you wow them, so to differentiate yourself with your clients and customers, think of doing something that would make them remember you.”