Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wa-wa
noun
/ˈwɑː.wɑː/
Definition
A term used to describe the sound made by a child or as a humorous representation of whining or complaining.
Examples
- When Lucy didn’t get her way, she started to make wa-wa sounds.
- The comedian used a wa-wa effect to emphasize his joke about kids crying.
Meaning
Wa-wa often mimics the sound of a baby crying or expresses dissatisfaction in a light-hearted or comedic way.
Synonyms
- whining
- complaining
- fuss
