Where does “kerpow” come from?
kerpow (English) comes from English pow, from Cantonese 包.
kerpow (English): A powerful sound of impact or transformation;...
Definitions
- A powerful sound of impact or transformation;...
Ancestry of “kerpow”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | pow | The sound of a violent impact, such as a punch;... |
| 2 | Cantonese | 包 | — |
Words derived from “kerpow”