pow

pow · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    Used to express or imitate a sudden impact or explosion.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A sudden impact or punch.

  3. 3.

    (computing) Short for "power" function in mathematics.

Related words

See also: bang, boom, wham
Synonyms: bam, bang, boom, wham

Etymology

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a sudden impact. Popularized in comic books in the mid-20th century.