Meaning of the word wo in English

What does wo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wo

US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/

Exclamation

used to tell a horse to stop or slow down

Example:
The rider shouted, "Wo!" and the horse halted.
He pulled on the reins and said, "Wo, boy, easy now."