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yow

\ˈyau̇\

Definition of yow 

(Entry 1 of 3)

dialectal British variant of

yow

interjection
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Definition of yow (Entry 2 of 3)

—used to express excitement, joy, or surprise

yow

\ˈyō, ˈyau̇\

Definition of yow (Entry 3 of 3)

dialectal British variant of ewe

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History and Etymology for yow

Interjection

Middle English yowe

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you wouldn't believe

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you/you'd better believe it

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