zowie

[ zou-ee ]

interjection

1. (used to express keen pleasure, astonishment, approval, etc.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of zowie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

Wowzie, zowie, that was quite a throw-down at McCain and Graham.

From The Daily Beast

I saw a great fish dart for this bait and at the same time “Zowie!”

From Project Gutenberg

Along the eastern front of these nations it was softened to "Zowie!"

From Project Gutenberg

And, zowie, how the second will lay for you and hand it to you!

From Project Gutenberg

All went well with Cal Smith and Whitey until they got to about the middle of the creek, and then, zowie!

From Project Gutenberg