wus

/ wʌs /

noun

1. dialect.
   a casual term of address

   fancy a drink, wus?

Word History and Origins

Origin of wus¹

from Welsh was, variant of gwas servant

Example Sentences

BBM encodes a transcription factor that regulates embryonic development, while WUS encodes a transcription factor that maintains stem cell identity in the shoot apical meristem region.

From Science Daily

Their experiments revealed that the expression of Arabidopsis BBM or WUS alone was insufficient to induce cell differentiation in tobacco leaf tissue.

From Science Daily

Conversely, co-expression of functionally enhanced BBM and functionally modified WUS induced an accelerated and autonomous differentiation phenotype.

From Science Daily

The cultured pearl set cufflinks come with the mystery inscriptions: WUS, SIL, UDH and NUF.

From BBC

CHP officials confirmed the Wus’ white Lexus sedan appeared to have been caught in the crossfire of an unrelated gun battle — noting in a statement that evidence collected on the northbound side of the freeway indicates “the victims were not targeted.”

From Los Angeles Times