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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 notes

In plain EnglishEither a snow goose, or a childlike word for water.

Word forms

wawas plural

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Etymology

Possibly connected to "wavey," an old regional word for the snow goose, imitating the bird's call.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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