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

  1. (Mainland China, neologism, Internet slang, humorous, euphemistic) (astonishment) WTF

Middle English

Adjective

woc

  1. Alternative form of woke

Muong

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Vietic *vɔːk. Cognate with Vietnamese voọc.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /wɔk⁷/, [wɔk⁷ ~ βɔk⁷]

Noun

woc

  1. langur

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

Etymology

From English wok from Cantonese 鑊/镬 (wok6).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /wɔk/

Noun

woc m or f (plural wociau, not mutable)

  1. wok

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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