yow

1 of 3

ˈyau̇

dialectal British variant of you

yow

2 of 3

interjection

"

—used to express excitement, joy, or surprise

yow

3 of 3

ˈyō,

ˈyau̇

dialectal British variant of ewe

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English yowe

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