Definitions

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  • interjection UK, slang Expresses sexual desire on seeing a person that one is attracted to.

Etymologies

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Imitative of the sound made, with the mouth initially partly closed and then opened wide.

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Examples

  • The words that have gained an official entry to the English language, and that sticks out a mile are words like "phwoar" - "expression of enthusiastic or lubricious approval".

    The Times of India 2008

  • Mary Shelley adored the version with Cooke as the monster (her "phwoar" reaction to him is almost audible in her letter about the performance).

    Projections of puppet theatre Vera Rule 2010

  • And I too have noticed women doing the old 'phwoar' thing (although I have never been ogled at by a women since I was about 17, as I was considerably more 'strapping' than I am now) - so that must be true too.

    Girls Like Pink ...Fact Newmania 2007

  • God knows why I didn't think 'phwoar', it's quite the mystery - as on paper, his character sounds like the ultimate fantasy of twisted yours truly that voice, all powerful, massive house, deeply evil, can't be bad.

    Sweeney Todd rules juliette 2008

  • God knows why I didn't think 'phwoar', it's quite the mystery - as on paper, his character sounds like the ultimate fantasy of twisted yours truly that voice, all powerful, massive house, deeply evil, can't be bad.

    Archive 2008-01-01 juliette 2008

  • Hmmm I always thought "phwoar" was British but yay, there are other people who use it.

    Kit Kat Noir Niki 2006

  • Mail website, many of them variations on "phwoar", would indicate something similar.

    Splintered Sunrise splinteredsunrise 2010

  • The shapely curves and head-turning 'phwoar' power of classic cars are attracting women - and not as passengers.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By DAN KAUFMAN 2010

  • Mail website, many of them variations on "phwoar", would indicate something similar.

    Splintered Sunrise splinteredsunrise 2010

  • Katrina LobleyBurlesque beauty Vivi Valentine brings 'phwoar' to the floor.

    unknown title 2009

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  • As an enthusiastic expression of desire, approval, or excitement, esp. in regard to sexual attractiveness: ‘cor!’ ‘wow!’

    Favorite usage: Phwoar!! What juicy big pink tumblers!! (1980 Viz Comic July 1)

    February 2, 2007

  • Or the sound made by one of those big-ass movie studio wind machines.

    February 2, 2007