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hooray - What does it mean?

Definition of 'hooray'

English

Alternative forms

* hurray, hurrah, huzzah

Interjection

(en-interj)
  • Used to express approval, joy or victory.
  • Lizzie has broken a world record, and is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray !

    Synonyms

    * (expression of approval) see * (expression of joy) see

    Derived terms

    * hip hip hooray * hip hip hurrah

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A shout to signify victory.
  • An expression of excitement.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To shout an expression of excitement.
  • Synonyms

    * hurrah

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'hooray'

    hurry, hairy, harry, hoary, hurray, herry