The word "whoa" is the word that American use to halt their horses, literally. When horseback riding or with a wagon, you pull on the reins and then say "whoa". "Nelly" was an old standard mare's name - not really a name because Farmer's didn't often name their work tools, the horse being a work tool, was simply, universally, called Nelly. When you wanted to stop a (female) horse, you'd say, of course, "Whoa Nelly".
In modern English it's used to refer to anything (i.e. a car, a bike, a situation) or a person, who has become out of control and gone on ahead and done something unexpected - and then it's said after the fact to express shock, awe, or merely surprise, at the unexpected behavior.
In modern English it's used to refer to anything (i.e. a car, a bike, a situation) or a person, who has become out of control and gone on ahead and done something unexpected - and then it's said after the fact to express shock, awe, or merely surprise, at the unexpected behavior.
"She quit her banking job of 10 years to join an improv comedy troup."
"Whoa Nelly!!...what was she smoking when she did that?"
David and Sarah broke up because he came home smelling like perfume.
The student learning to drive popped the clutch too soon and the car bucked forward, then the driving instructor said, "Whoa Nelly! Be sure to let the clutch out slowly next time!"
"Whoa Nelly!!...what was she smoking when she did that?"
David and Sarah broke up because he came home smelling like perfume.
The student learning to drive popped the clutch too soon and the car bucked forward, then the driving instructor said, "Whoa Nelly! Be sure to let the clutch out slowly next time!"
by espressowhip July 27, 2010
Get the Whoa Nelly mug.A word used as a reaction towards something or when pointing something out. It can also be used as a greeting or to get someones attention.
You: "Whoap!" Friend: "Whats up man?"
Whoap! There goes dumb Tim.
(Pointing at dead animal) "Whooooap"
Whoap! There goes dumb Tim.
(Pointing at dead animal) "Whooooap"
by Brandon Dillard August 21, 2008
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by ~*junebug*~ February 23, 2008
Get the whoa dream big! mug.Similar to a Weeaboo, except not with Japanese themes but entirely with Dr. Who. Note that this isn't referring to fans of the show, but irritating people (like weeaboos) who:
-Are close minded with other shows and fandoms. They are obsessed with Dr. Who (in a bad way)
-Continued from the last point, they believe that everything else is inferior to Dr. Who without good reasoning or support. This is different from people who say that Dr. Who is their favorite show.
-Constantly makes references to the franchise in a very disruptive way. Even if their friends politely ask them to stop or tone it down, they will complain and continue.
-May have a lot of Dr. Who items, possibly a shrine.
-Uses too many Dr. Who terms and attempts to develop the accents of the Doctors.
-Constantly sings/hums/mimics the Dr. Who theme song. Sometimes as loud as they can. When others tell them to please be quite, they get mad and continue.
-Act like they know so much about the franchise, maybe even claim they are the best fan. When a friend wants to talk about Dr. Who with them, the 'Whoaboo' completely ruins the conversation by being rude to the friend if they do not know something correctly and tells them they aren't a true fan or they are stupid.
-May blab about how they should have been the Doctor or another character in the show because they claim to 'pretty much be them'.
-If you're unlucky, they'll spoil the whole series for you.
-Are close minded with other shows and fandoms. They are obsessed with Dr. Who (in a bad way)
-Continued from the last point, they believe that everything else is inferior to Dr. Who without good reasoning or support. This is different from people who say that Dr. Who is their favorite show.
-Constantly makes references to the franchise in a very disruptive way. Even if their friends politely ask them to stop or tone it down, they will complain and continue.
-May have a lot of Dr. Who items, possibly a shrine.
-Uses too many Dr. Who terms and attempts to develop the accents of the Doctors.
-Constantly sings/hums/mimics the Dr. Who theme song. Sometimes as loud as they can. When others tell them to please be quite, they get mad and continue.
-Act like they know so much about the franchise, maybe even claim they are the best fan. When a friend wants to talk about Dr. Who with them, the 'Whoaboo' completely ruins the conversation by being rude to the friend if they do not know something correctly and tells them they aren't a true fan or they are stupid.
-May blab about how they should have been the Doctor or another character in the show because they claim to 'pretty much be them'.
-If you're unlucky, they'll spoil the whole series for you.
1)Friend: Oh man, I missed last night's episode! I'm going to watch it when I go home!
Whoaboo: OH? You're going to watch S2 E3? It was totally like the best episode! It's all about
-Spoils whole episode-
Friend: Hey stop- don't talk about that part- DUDE!
Whoaboo: Yeah it was soooooo gooood! Tell me when you watch it!
Friend: I've pretty much watched it...I guess...
2)Friend: Wow a new season? This is going to be great! I wonder who the Doctor is going to be?
Whoaboo: OMG HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW?! IT'S MATT SMITH! YOU ARE SUCH AN IDIOT YOU ARE NOT A TRUE FAN! WHY AM I EVEN FRIENDS WITH A DUMBASS LIKE YOU? I KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT IT AND YOU KNOW NOTHING! DUMB PRICK.
3)Friend: Hey I found a really cool show! It's really awesome, want to watch it together?
Whoaboo: Hmm show me a bit of it...
-After-
Whoaboo: Ugh, that show was so stupid and dumb! What idiot would watch this? Plus, Dr. Who is the best show anyway why should I bother with crap like this?
Whoaboo: OH? You're going to watch S2 E3? It was totally like the best episode! It's all about
-Spoils whole episode-
Friend: Hey stop- don't talk about that part- DUDE!
Whoaboo: Yeah it was soooooo gooood! Tell me when you watch it!
Friend: I've pretty much watched it...I guess...
2)Friend: Wow a new season? This is going to be great! I wonder who the Doctor is going to be?
Whoaboo: OMG HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW?! IT'S MATT SMITH! YOU ARE SUCH AN IDIOT YOU ARE NOT A TRUE FAN! WHY AM I EVEN FRIENDS WITH A DUMBASS LIKE YOU? I KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT IT AND YOU KNOW NOTHING! DUMB PRICK.
3)Friend: Hey I found a really cool show! It's really awesome, want to watch it together?
Whoaboo: Hmm show me a bit of it...
-After-
Whoaboo: Ugh, that show was so stupid and dumb! What idiot would watch this? Plus, Dr. Who is the best show anyway why should I bother with crap like this?
by Puppycat January 26, 2015
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Get the whoard mug.Drunk girl is getting crazy at a party and spilling drinks everywhere you gotta tell her "whoa chachi"!
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Used when people are hassling you or on your case.
Person hassling you: I needed this done and you never finished it.
You: WHOA CHACHI
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Used when people are hassling you or on your case.
Person hassling you: I needed this done and you never finished it.
You: WHOA CHACHI
by urbanwhiz09 April 20, 2009
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