Definition of "whoa" in Anglais

interjection

1. Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down.

   • Whoa, Nelly!

2. An expression of surprise.

   • Whoa, are you serious?

3. Used as a meaningless filler in song lyrics.

   • I am the type who is liable to snipe you With two seconds left to go, whoa.

verb

1. (transitive) To attempt to slow (an animal) by crying "whoa".