whoa, Nelly
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Etymology
From whoa! (a command to slow or stop) + Nelly (a common name for a mule or horse). A popular catch-phrase, together with "Whoa, Nellybelle" on the Roy Rogers TV show (1951–1957).
Interjection
- an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed
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