WOWSER

Etymology 1

Noun

wowser (plural wowsers)

(obsolete) A lout or similar disruptive person.

(Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc, who seeks to promulgate those views.

Synonyms

• (one who promotes abstinence, etc.): killjoy, moral crusader, party pooper, prude, spoilsport

Etymology 2

From wow, with the "-ser" added to provide emphasis

Noun

wowser (plural wowsers)

Alternative form of wowzer

Interjection

wowser

Alternative form of wowsers

Source: Wiktionary



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