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Definition for wa-wa (2 of 2)
wah-wah
or wa-wa
[ wah-wah ]
/ ˈwɑˌwɑ /
adjective
producing a muted, bawling sound like that of a trumpet with the hand moved momentarily over the bell: a wah-wah effect on a synthesizer; a guitar with a wah-wah pedal.
noun
a sound or effect like the muted sound of a trumpet, especially in music.
an electronic device or attachment to produce such a sound, often used with an electric guitar.
Origin of wah-wah
First recorded in 1925–30; imitative
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Examples from the Web for wa-wa
A good many of the worst knocked about were talking a bit wild, but I never heard the guy with the Chinook wa-wa again.
Sea-Hounds|Lewis R. FreemanSeveral forks, into which the river is divided, unite to the west of Wa-wa.
Three Years in Western China|Alexander Hosie
British Dictionary definitions for wa-wa
wah-wah
/ (ˈwɑːˌwɑː) /
noun
the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc, when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz
an electronic attachment for an electric guitar, etc, that simulates this effect
Word Origin for wah-wah
C20: of imitative origin
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