hurrah

hur-rah · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation of joy, approval, or encouragement.

  2. 2.

    (as noun) A cheer of hurrah.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hip hip hurrah — A traditional cheer of celebration
  • •
    last hurrah — A final effort or performance before retirement

Related words

Antonyms: boo
See also: cheer, hooray, hurray
Synonyms: hooray, hurray, yay

Etymology

From German hurra, possibly of naval or military origin.