Yahoo
/ˈjɑːhuː/interjection
An exclamation used to express excitement or joy.
He shouted 'Yahoo!' when he won the lottery.
Often appears as...
- Yahoo! moment
- yahooing with joy
Usage tips
Informal
Excited exclamation, celebration, joy
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual excitement
Used to express unrestrained joy in situations like winning.
Example: 'When he received the good news, he let out a loud 'Yahoo!' in happiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional expression
It's often used to convey a sense of exhilaration.
Example: 'After finishing the race, she jumped and yelled 'Yahoo!'.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural significance
The term 'yahoo' can also reflect a cultural association with childlike excitement.
Example: 'Seeing the fireworks made us all feel like children again, with yells of 'Yahoo!'.
Compare with
hoorahguffawshoutexclamation
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