"zowie" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈzaʊɪ/
Head templates: {{en-interj}} zowie
  1. (US, slang) An indication of astonishment or admiration. Tags: US, slang Synonyms: kazowie, wow, wowie zowie
    Sense id: en-zowie-en-intj-j~sWE4rn Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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