whammo
pronunciation
How to pronounce whammo in British English:
UK ['wæməʊ]
How to pronounce whammo in American English:
US ['wæmoʊ]
Word Origin
- whammo
- exclamation signifying violence or surprise, 1932, from wham (q.v.).
Example
- 1. Just like it did my stephanie . But whammo !
- 2. Whammo - an instant personal database .
- 3. A little lipstick , a haircut and a shopping spree later -- whammo -- she 's high school high society .