wowser

In Australia, it is a derogatory word denoting a person who saps all the fun out of any given situation. Derived from the temperance movement in Australia and New Zealand at the turn of the C20th, when it was hurled as an accusation towards conservative teetotallers who were too prim and proper to relax and socialise, it has become a more generic term that can be assigned to any straight bore lacking a sense of humour, especially petty bureaucrats and Aussies politicians.

Cool chick: Coming to the party?
Nerd: No, I have to write an essay for uni.
Cool chick: C'mon, ya wowser! Forget the essay and let's party, mate.
Nerd, slowly de-nerdifying: Y'know, you're right. Let me at that party. Verily.

by Plip-Plop August 13, 2008

wowser

a term used to describe a teetoller who wants to ban alcohol consumtion, The term originated in the early 1900s by hotel owners and patrons to describe members of the Womans Christian League in both Australia and New Zealand who campaigned for temperance and prohibition but narrowly failed in nurturing the latter in both countries.

Womans Christian League member: alcohol is evil we want it banned
Hotel Patron: just cos you woman arent allowed to drink in a hotel you cant ban it, you stupid bunch of wowsers

by Brother Number One May 5, 2004

wowser

Name for someone that does not what to get in trouble. OR they do not want to do anything harmful or dangerous so they stay away from it. Someone who does not do anything fun. Sometimes; A goody two shoes.

Johnny: Hey, were gonna go egg Alex's house, you wanna come.
Max: No, what if someone sees us.
Johnny: Your such a wowser.

by Ima_Beast August 7, 2009

Wowser

Someone who spoils the fun; a goody-two-shoes.

Don't invite Jess this Saturday night, she's a wowser.

by April Sydney March 4, 2018

Wowser

Australian slang used to describe someone who is considered to be not fun, i.e. overcomplicates matters, doesn't drink an amount of alcohol deemed socially appropriate, disagrees with the sentiments of a group. Specifically the term is likely to be applied to a man who is viewed to be judging the morals of his accusers and/or setting himself apart as morally "better" than others.

It's pretty dated, but not entirely out of use.

Australians very much like to believe that we are a classless society. Therefore, depending on context, "wowser" could be more offensive than well-known swear words.

Colin, mate, it's 11 o'clock. You gonna keep nursing that beer or make a move on Glenda, ya bloody wowser?

by Tarago Dave October 23, 2019

Wowser

A wowser is someone that hangs out at Your house, and makes everyone uncomfortable, know to help himself to the fridge, sure he may do the odd job to help out but usually ends in it costing you somehow.... Also uses the word wow way too much

The wowser is mowing the lawn... He didn't pick up any sticks and is ruining the lawn mower...........

by Crazydog78 November 2, 2016

Wowser

A religious freak. Typically the sort that wants to ban fun in all forms.

Wacky web witnessing wowsers were warring with whoopee wherever we went.

by evildave September 1, 2009