Definitions

1. interjection

an expression of surprise, pain, or distaste, often used to express sympathy or commiseration.

“When I saw the news, I let out a loud ‘wo’ in shock.”

2. exclamation

a sudden, sharp cry, especially of pain or distaste.

“She let out a ‘wo’ when she stubbed her toe.”

3. verb

to utter a sudden, sharp cry, especially of pain or distaste.

“She woed when she saw the snake.”

4. verb

to utter a sudden, sharp cry, especially of pain or distaste, in sympathy or commiseration.

“He woed when he heard the bad news.”