WOW

What Does WOW Mean in a Text?

WOW is typically used as an exclamation of surprise. It is also an abbreviation, meaning "World of Warcraft" and "Whipped Owned and Wrapped."

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When I write WOW, I mean this:

meaning of WOW

"Exclamation of Surprise"

Summary of Key Points

First definition of WOW

In everyday speech, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, WOW is typically used as an exclamation of surprise.
WOW
Definition:Exclamation of Surprise
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 1

1: Easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Second definition of WOW

"World of Warcraft" is a common definition for WOW in online gaming.
WOW
Definition:World of Warcraft
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third definition of WOW

"Whipped Owned and Wrapped" is another definition for WOW.
WOW
Definition:Whipped Owned and Wrapped
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of WOW Used in a Text

WOW
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