as in puritan
a person who is greatly concerned with seemly behavior and morality especially regarding sexual matters
wowsers would be well-advised to avoid that steamy new show on TV
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Now, a wowser is commonly someone who looks to crack down on enjoyment.
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Michelle Elias, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020
Michelle Elias, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020
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“Wowser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wowser. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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