hooray

Etymology

Unknown, first attested in the late 17th c. Possible etymologies: * Alteration of huzzah. This is however questionable. * From hurra in German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian, húrra in Icelandic, hoera in Dutch.

intj

  1. Used to express approval, joy or victory.
    Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!

noun

  1. A shout to signify victory.
  2. An expression of excitement.

verb

  1. To shout an expression of excitement.

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