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unknown origin but as of 2010 in Fitchburg Ma. a group of kids from a program known as SummerUp, particularly Longsjo Parksite, often poked each other as a game and exclaimed "Bowah!" (pronounced Bow-Wah!) it is often used as a greeting or hello.If you know or have had someone "Bowah" with you then you are of special importance, considering it was but a group of kids who created this saying.
Jay-Z: "Whats up Jonah?"

Jonah looks at Jay-Z and pokes him saying "Bowah!"

Jay-Z:" Aight I see how it is... Bowah!"
Bowah by Jay-Z from LJ February 20, 2011
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An expression usually uttered before answering a question. The word is used in a similar way to the word "Well" and is mainly said by Scandinavians. It was popularized by 2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Raïkkönen.
Bwoah-We're looking into streamlining the aero to make the car more competitive.
Bwoah by Maxwellus February 9, 2017
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Borahae is a Korean word for 'I purple you' which was made by Kim Taehyung (V) of BTS.

“Purple is the last colour of the rainbow colours so it means I will trust and love u for a long time.” A simple definition by Taehyung 🐯💜

Also, refer I Purple You

Kim Taehyung also says that rainbow had seven colours because there are seven members in BTS.

How can someone be so perfect?
BTS, Borahae! 💜
ARMY, Borahae! 💜
Borahae by MermaidARMY November 4, 2018
A variation of the word 'boy', which is commonly (and recently) referenced in the game Red Dead Redemption 2, with the main protagonist Arthur pronouncing it in a very distinct accent. Say it out loud for the best results.
1. Where's my muneh, boah?!
2. You’re alright, boah.
Boah by Evergreen777 December 21, 2018

Bobaholic 

A person with a hopeless addiction to boba tea.
I've had 30 cups of boba this week. Yeah, I think I'm addicted. I'm a full on bobaholic.
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A word uttered by non-English speaking race drivers when their brain changes from their native language to English. Popularised by Finnish F1 racer Kimi Räikkönen, used by many.
"Bwoah, the race was good. Car was ok. I don't know what else you want me to say."
"Bwoah on the long straight I wish we had more power but so far we are happy."
Bwoah by Jakeazzazel September 16, 2018
Yo what’s up Bopah
bopah by Bopah hahaha November 2, 2021
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