interjection
- used to command a horse or other animal to stop or slow down
- used to express surprise, amazement, or to tell someone to slow down or stop
Usage: informal
Examples
- Whoa there, boy! Easy does it.
- The rider pulled the reins and called ‘Whoa!’ to stop the horse.
- Whoa! That’s an incredible view from up here.
- Whoa, slow down – you’re talking too fast.
- Whoa! I can’t believe you actually did that.
- The horse responded immediately when she said ‘Whoa.’
- Whoa, wait a minute – let me think about this.