"whoa, Nelly" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Etymology: From whoa! (a command to slow or stop) + Nelly (a common name for a mule or horse). A popular catch-phrase, together with "Whoa, Nellybelle" on the Roy Rogers TV show (1951–1957). Etymology templates: {{af|en|whoa|Nelly|alt1=whoa!|nocat=1|pos1=a command to slow or stop|pos2=a common name for a mule or horse}} whoa! (a command to slow or stop) + Nelly (a common name for a mule or horse) Head templates: {{en-interj}} whoa, Nelly
  1. an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed
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