Meaning & use
Yowza
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Used to express strong surprise, excitement, or approval.
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Yowza, that's a spicy dish!
Yowza, she finished the marathon in under three hours.
A note on using this word
Yowza likely began as an exaggerated variation of 'yes', gaining popularity through mid-20th-century American slang and vaudeville performers.
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