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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