wa

Meaning

Common Definition

(interjection) [indicating awe or amazement]

ku definitions

whoa² & wow¹

Usage

sitelen pona

wa

More Info

Commentary

Sometimes analyzed as a variety of "a".

Origin

  • onomatopoeia
  • Created by: mama mama pi jan Lakuse
  • Coined in: 2020, post-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: obscure
  • Usage: 10%
  • Book: ku lili

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