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Wah-wah

adj, intj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice. not-comparable
Intj
  1. 1
    The sad trombone sound, used to indicate failure or disappointment, often used mockingly. Canada, US, onomatopoeic

    "When told during a Fox News segment about a 10-year-old with Down syndrome who was separated from her mother at the southern border, the former campaign manager of President Trump replied, "Wah wah.""

Noun
  1. 1
    A wavering sound produced by means of a movable mute or by electronic means.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make a wah-wah sound. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Imitative.

Etymology 2

Imitative.

Etymology 3

Imitative.

Etymology 4

Imitative.

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