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abow
What does abow mean?
Said like 'wow' or 'damn' when something shocks, impresses, or annoys you. Long predates TikTok in Swedish suburban slang (Blattesvenska), where it crossed over from Turkish/Arabic immigrant communities. Now lives globally as a one-word reaction.
"Abow, did you see the price of petrol today?"
Origin
Suburban Swedish (Blattesvenska), assimilated from Turkish/Arabic speakers. Went viral on TikTok in 2022 via the song 'Throw It Back (Abow)' by ShantiiP and TarioP.
Frequently asked questions
What does "abow" mean?
It's an exclamation of surprise, similar to "whoa" or "damn."
How do you use "abow" in a sentence?
"Abow, did you see that goal?!"
Where does "abow" come from?
It started as Swedish-suburb slang and spread globally, largely through social media.
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