Woo-Woo

Pronunciation: /wuː-wuː/

Definitions of woo-woo

noun a person who has unconventional beliefs or practices, often related to spirituality or the supernatural

Example Sentences

A1 I heard some people talking about woo-woo things like crystals and energy healing.

A2 She's really into all that woo-woo stuff like astrology and tarot cards.

B1 I don't really believe in all the woo-woo spiritual practices that some people follow.

B2 Despite being a scientist, she has a secret interest in woo-woo theories about the universe.

C1 Some people dismiss alternative medicine as woo-woo nonsense, but others swear by its effectiveness.

C2 The author's latest book delves into the world of woo-woo beliefs and practices, challenging readers to think differently.

Examples of woo-woo in a Sentence

formal The scientist dismissed the idea of woo-woo theories in their research.

informal I don't really believe in all that woo-woo stuff like crystals and energy healing.

slang She's always into that woo-woo spirituality stuff.

figurative His explanation sounded like a bunch of woo-woo nonsense.

Grammatical Forms of woo-woo

• past tense: woo-wooed
• plural: woo-woos
• comparative: more woo-woo
• superlative: most woo-woo
• present tense: woo-woos
• future tense: will woo-woo
• perfect tense: have woo-wooed
• continuous tense: is woo-wooing
• singular: woo-woo
• positive degree: woo-woo
• infinitive: to woo-woo
• gerund: woo-wooing
• participle: woo-wooed

Origin and Evolution of woo-woo

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'woo-woo' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound of a train whistle, used to mock spiritual or paranormal beliefs.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term to dismiss unconventional beliefs or practices, 'woo-woo' has evolved to also describe anything mystical, supernatural, or New Age-related in a more neutral or humorous way.