Hooraw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Hooraw is an interjection meaning Used to express joy, excitement, amusement, or approval; hooray.
Meaning
Used to express joy, excitement, amusement, or approval; hooray.
More Meanings
- A noisy or boisterous gathering or activity; uproar.
- An unsophisticated person.
- A nonce word.
- To make loud noises at, such as when driving horses or cattle.
- To loudly and publicly celebrate or express support for someone or something.
- To fool; to trick.
- To make fun of.
Example Sentences
We've had us one hooraw this afternoon, and that's enough.
"Hooraw—hooraw!" cried a dozen and a half of boys, "here be Hempror o' Roosia coming."
They march in processions and get up hooraws, And wade through the mud for the good of the cause
"Hooraw for the 'Lantas! Hooraw for the girls! Hooraw for the Institoot!" shout a hundred voices.
Word Forms
- hooraws
- hoorawing
- hoorawed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uproariousness, hubbub, hallaloo, ballyhoo, brouhaha, hullabaloo.
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