waa

Interjection (1)

1. A cry of fright, distress, etc. (especially of an infant or young child)
2. A cry of amazement, delight, etc.
   • ‘Wah! Wah! Wah!’ they shouted and threw up their arms in delight.1937, Ion L. Idriess, Over the Range, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, published 1947, page 277

Interjection (2)

1. (Manglish, Singlish) Wow!; whoa! (expressing surprise, gratification, exhaustion or exasperation)
   • Wah, you quite brave hor...2005 October 30, Wong Kim Hoh, The Sunday Times, quoted in Jack Tsen-Ta Lee, A Dictionary of Singlish and Singapore English

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Noun (1)

wa

1. A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.

Noun (2)

wa (plural wa)

1. A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.

Noun (3)

wa (uncountable)

1. In Japanese society, the favouring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.

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