What is another word for Yow?

Pronunciation: [jˈa͡ʊ] (IPA)

Yow is a slang word used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or surprise. It is often used as an alternative to "wow" or "oh my god". However, there are numerous synonyms for this word that can be used to spice up your conversations or writing. Some of these synonyms include "gadzooks", "holy cow", "good grief", "jeepers", "crikey", "jiminy", "by Jove", "blimey", "egads", "gee whiz", and "zoinks". Using these synonyms can add variety and color to your dialogue or writing and can help you express yourself in more creative ways.

What are the hypernyms for Yow?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Yow

At a distance we would hear his call, a peculiar yeow-Yow that he gave only when he had caught something, and the boy would run out to meet him and take his game, while Blink purred and rubbed against his legs to show his pride and satisfaction.
"A Little Brother to the Bear and other Animal Stories"
William Long
But on this day he happened to have got "Snarley-Yow," which some chum had lent him, and he was deaf and blind to almost everything.
"Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves"
Frances Freeling Broderip
So he resigned his ill-gotten plunder, and slunk off rubbing his shoulders, while Ben picked up "Snarley-Yow," which he had pitched away in the beginning of the fray, and somewhat too tired to re-climb his favourite look-out, threw himself on a patch of grass hard by.
"Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves"
Frances Freeling Broderip

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