wuzza

English

Etymology

From "who's a...", as in "who's a pretty boy?" etc.

Interjection

wuzza

1. (informal) Expresses doting affection toward an animal or child.
   • 1966, Vanity Fair, volumes 14-15, page 51:

     Oh, Betty — I suppose I'll have to go in to see you. That Doctor Holt says not to, in his book — but I don't care. He never was a mother! (She enters nursery.) Betty! Betty, my darling, oh, you wuzza wuzza wuzza!

   • 2008, Bethany Campbell, Amarillo by Morning, page 148:

     Patti scooped up the new cat. She put her nose against its nose and cooed, "Wuzza, wuzza, wuzza, her's a pussycat and needs love, doesn't her? Somebody so mean to throw you out. […]

   • 2013, Martin Berman-Gorvine, Seven Against Mars, page 134:

     “How do you know the cat's name?”
     “Katie told me,” Pete said without looking up. “Who's a wuzza wuzza wuzza? Hey? Who's a wuzza wuzza woo.”
     Jack rolled his eyes. “I hope you're not like that with Katie. She seems like a tough girl.”