English Explanatory Dictionary

whoa, Nelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed

Word forms

whoa, Nelly

Etymology

From whoa! (a command to slow or stop) + Nelly (a common name for a mule or horse). A popular catch-phrase, together with "Whoa, Nellybelle" on the Roy Rogers TV show (1951–1957).

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