Hooray
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹeɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Hooray is an interjection meaning Used to express approval, joy or victory.
Meaning
Used to express approval, joy or victory.
More Meanings
- (Australia, colloquial) goodbye.
- A shout to signify victory.
- An expression of excitement.
- (UK, colloquial, derogatory) Ellipsis of Hooray Henry.
- To shout an expression of excitement.
Example Sentences
Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!
“And I told him, ‘I even guarantee I’ll take (the girl) to the airport and put her on a plane and wave, Hooray’.”
The Caribbean isn’t just for minor royals and hedge-fund hoorays. […] But the hurricanes had not struck the southern Caribbean (they rarely do), and the hedge fund hoorays were clearly confined to Mustique.
Word Forms
- hoorah
- hooroo
- hoorays
- hooraying
- hoorayed
Synonyms for hooray
Depending on context, synonyms include yay, hurrah.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hurray, hurrah, cheer, attaboy, bravo, yay.
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