Definition of
Wow
- (noun, communication) a joke that seems extremely funny
- (verb, emotion) impress greatly
via WordNet, Princeton University
Synonyms of Wow
belly laugh, howler, riot, scream, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper
Origin of the word Wow
- 1513, Scottish interjection, a natural expression of amazement. The verb meaning "overwhelm with delight or amazement" is first recorded 1924, Amer.Eng. slang. Used as a noun meaning "unqualified success" since 1920. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper