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cowabunga

Syllabification: (cow·a·bun·ga)
Pronunciation: /ˌkou-əˈbəNGgə/

Definition of cowabunga

exclamation

informal
  • used to express delight or satisfaction:Cowabunga! It’s an actor’s dream

Origin:

1940s: originally cowabonga, an exclamation frequently used by the character Chief Thunderthud on the Howdy Doody Show.

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