Yahoo
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
noun
A term used to describe a rude or boorish person.
Don't be such a yahoo while we're trying to work.
Often appears as...
- yahoo behavior
- acting like a yahoo
Usage tips
Slang
Boisterous behavior, impolite person, foolish individual
noun
A fictional creature created by Jonathan Swift in his book 'Gulliver's Travels'.
The yahoos in 'Gulliver's Travels' symbolize the worst human traits.
Often appears as...
- Gulliver's yahoos
- yahoo symbolism
Usage tips
Literary
Swift's writing, fictional characters, human nature
noun
A brand name for a technology company offering various online services.
I used Yahoo! for my email service before switching to Gmail.
Often appears as...
- Yahoo! services
- Yahoo! mail
Usage tips
Technical
Internet company, online services, search engine
noun
A playful or silly manner of speaking or acting.
Stop with the yahoo and get back to work!
Often appears as...
- yahooing around
- more yahoos
Usage tips
Informal
Playful behavior, childish antics, fun
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
noun
A term used to describe a rude or boorish person.
Don't be such a yahoo while we're trying to work.
Often appears as...
- yahoo behavior
- acting like a yahoo
Usage tips
Slang
Boisterous behavior, impolite person, foolish individual
noun
A fictional creature created by Jonathan Swift in his book 'Gulliver's Travels'.
The yahoos in 'Gulliver's Travels' symbolize the worst human traits.
Often appears as...
- Gulliver's yahoos
- yahoo symbolism
Usage tips
Literary
Swift's writing, fictional characters, human nature
noun
A brand name for a technology company offering various online services.
I used Yahoo! for my email service before switching to Gmail.
Often appears as...
- Yahoo! services
- Yahoo! mail
Usage tips
Technical
Internet company, online services, search engine
noun
A playful or silly manner of speaking or acting.
Stop with the yahoo and get back to work!
Often appears as...
- yahooing around
- more yahoos
Usage tips
Informal
Playful behavior, childish antics, fun
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!'.
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!'.
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!'.
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