Definitions

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  • noun slang A person readily accepting supernatural, paranormal, occult, or pseudoscientific phenomena, or emotion-based beliefs and explanations.
  • noun slang Those beliefs.
  • noun An alcoholic cocktail consisting of peach schnapps, vodka and cranberry juice.
  • adjective slang Supernatural, unrealistic.
  • adjective slang Describing a person readily accepting supernatural, paranormal, occult, or pseudoscientific phenomena, or emotion-based beliefs and explanations.

Etymologies

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Uncertain. It has been suggested that "woo woo" is intended to imitate the eerie background music of sci-fi/horror films and television shows.

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  • Also see woomeister.

    October 18, 2010

  • Yes! - from The amazing Randi?

    October 18, 2010