Was she? / Was he?
Wuzzer
WUZ-er
ˈwʌzər
Phrase
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
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Formality
informal
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