wah-wah
(US, Canada, onomatopoeia) The sad trombone sound, used to indicate failure or disappointment, often used mockingly.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, Canada, onomatopoeia) The sad trombone sound, used to indicate failure or disappointment, often used mockingly.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(music) Modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(music) A wavering sound produced by means of a movable mute or by electronic means.
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