woc
See also: WOC
Chinese
Etymology
In a pinyin-based input method, typing "woc" will lead to suggestions for 臥槽/卧槽 (wòcáo, “what the fuck”).
Interjection
woc
- (Mainland China, neologism, Internet slang, humorous, euphemistic) (astonishment) WTF
Middle English
Muong
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Vietic *vɔːk. Cognate with Vietnamese voọc.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /wɔk⁷/, [wɔk⁷ ~ βɔk⁷]
References
- Nguyễn Văn Khang, Bùi Chỉ, Hoàng Văn Hành (2002) Từ điển Mường - Việt (Muong - Vietnamese dictionary), Nhà xuất bản Văn hoá Dân tộc Hà Nội
Welsh
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /wɔk/
Mutation
H-prothesis does not affect this word as the ⟨w⟩ here represents the semivowel /w/ rather than a vowel sound.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “woc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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