interjection
General Slang
ow
OW · interjection · slang
Emphatic tag, like 'eh' or 'man'
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Definitions
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A tag added to statements for emphasis in Māori/Pasifika-influenced Kiwi speech, as in 'not even, ow'.
“That's choice, ow.”
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ow In A Sentence
That's choice, ow.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand speech tag, prominent in Māori and Pasifika English.
People Also Ask
What does 'ow' mean in New Zealand slang?
'Ow' is a tag added to the end of a sentence for emphasis or camaraderie, similar to 'eh', 'man' or 'bro'. It's not an exclamation of pain here.
Where does the Kiwi 'ow' come from?
It's prominent in Māori and Pasifika English and has spread into wider New Zealand casual speech.
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