noun

wazoo

wa-ZOO

Wazoo (noun) means slang for the backside; used mainly in the phrase "out the wazoo," meaning in huge quantity. Example: “After the harvest they had apples out the wazoo.”

noun

Slang for the backside; used mainly in the phrase "out the wazoo," meaning in huge quantity.

"After the harvest they had apples out the wazoo."

How to use wazoo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal American slang, almost always used in "out the wazoo" to mean "in overwhelming abundance."

When to use it

Very casual — fine in conversation, avoid in formal writing.

Common pairings

out the wazoo

Word forms

wazoos plural

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Etymology

Possibly a variant of kazoo.

Rhymes for wazoo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wazoo” mean?

The word “wazoo” means slang for the backside; used mainly in the phrase "out the wazoo," meaning in huge quantity. In plain terms, informal American slang, almost always used in "out the wazoo" to mean "in overwhelming abundance.".

How do you pronounce “wazoo”?

“Wazoo” is pronounced wa-ZOO (/wɑˈzu/ in IPA).

How do you use “wazoo” in a sentence?

Here is “wazoo” used in a sentence: “After the harvest they had apples out the wazoo.”

What part of speech is “wazoo”?

“Wazoo” is a noun.