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Meaning of whoa, Nelly | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed

Examples

“...the jeep’s brakes never quite worked, even when Brady uttered the catch phrases "Whoa, Nellybelle" or "Whoa, Nelly."”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

whoah whoo whooee whoof whoomp whooosh