wowser
/ˈwaʊzər/
noun
- A person who is excessively moralistic, puritanical, or opposed to activities like drinking, gambling, or other forms of enjoyment.
- The town council was taken over by wowsers who banned dancing on Sundays.
- The old wowser complained about the music festival being held in the park.
- Don't be such a wowser — let people have a little fun on the weekend.
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