wuzza

Definitions

Expresses doting affection toward an animal or child.

informal

Examples

“Oh, Betty — I suppose⟳ I'll have⟳ to go in to see⟳ you. That Doctor Holt says not to, in his book — but I don't care. He never was a mother! (She enters nursery.) Betty! Betty, my darling, oh, you wuzza wuzza wuzza!”

“Patti scooped up the new cat. She put⟳ her nose against its nose and cooed, "Wuzza, wuzza, wuzza, her's a pussycat and needs love⟳, doesn't her? Somebody so mean⟳ to throw⟳ you out. […]”

““How do you know⟳ the cat's name⟳?” “Katie told me,” Pete said without looking up. “Who's a wuzza wuzza wuzza? Hey? Who's a wuzza wuzza woo.” Jack rolled his eyes. “I hope⟳ you're not like⟳ that with Katie. She seems like⟳ a tough girl.””

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