Wuzzer

Wuzzer

WUZ-er ˈwʌzər
Phrase

Was she? / Was he?

Example Sentences

"Wuzzer at the party?"
"Wuzzer the one who said it?"

Etymology & History

Exeter contraction of was she or was he. Also wazzin. Rapid elision typical of Exeter speech. Question form.

Word Details

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Region
Exeter
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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