Wowee
/ˈwaʊ.i/noun
An informal interjection expressing strong surprise, excitement, or admiration.
Did you know?“Wowee” is an intensified form of “wow,” created with the expressive suffix “-ee,” much like other playful exclamations that heighten emotional force rather than add literal meaning.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Scots
wow
“An exclamation expressing surprise, wonder, or admiration; probably an expressive or imitative formation”
18th Century
English
wow
“A colloquial exclamation of astonishment or approval”
19th Century
English
wowee
“An emphatic, playful extension of “wow,” used to express heightened excitement”
Late 19th Century
American English
wowee
“A slang interjection conveying amazement, enthusiasm, or approval”
Modern English
English
wowee
“An informal exclamation meaning “wow” or “how remarkable””