noun
wawa
WA-wa
Wawa (noun) means a snow goose, a white Arctic-breeding goose species. Example: “Hunters watched a flock of wawa settle on the tundra pond.”
noun
1
A snow goose, a white Arctic-breeding goose species.
"Hunters watched a flock of wawa settle on the tundra pond."
2
Water (used in some regional and children's speech).
"The toddler pointed at the river and said "wawa!""
How to use wawa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a snow goose, or a childlike word for water.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wawas
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Etymology
Possibly connected to "wavey," an old regional word for the snow goose, imitating the bird's call.
Rhymes for wawa
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What does “wawa” mean?
The word “wawa” means a snow goose, a white Arctic-breeding goose species. In plain terms, either a snow goose, or a childlike word for water.
How do you pronounce “wawa”?
“Wawa” is pronounced WA-wa (/ˈwaˌwa/ in IPA).
How do you use “wawa” in a sentence?
Here is “wawa” used in a sentence: “Hunters watched a flock of wawa settle on the tundra pond.”
What part of speech is “wawa”?
“Wawa” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wawa” have?
“Wawa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a snow goose, a white Arctic-breeding goose species.
