hurray

hur-ray · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An exclamation of joy, approval, or encouragement.

  2. 2.

    (as noun) A cheer of hurray.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hip hip hurray — A traditional celebratory cheer

Related words

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

Etymology

Variant of hurrah, from German hurra, possibly of naval or military origin.