hurrah

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

intj

  1. Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

noun

  1. A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.

verb

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To give a hurrah (to somebody).
    Boys’ basketball boosters say something is missing in the stands at away games, cheerleaders resent not being able to meet their rivals on the road, and even female basketball players being hurrahed are unhappy. January 14, 2007, Winnie Hu, “Equal Cheers for Boys and Girls Draw Some Boos”, in New York Times

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