Hurrah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹɑː/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Hurrah is an interjection meaning Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.
Meaning
Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.
More Meanings
- A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.
- (transitive, intransitive) To give a hurrah (to somebody).
Example Sentences
Boys’ basketball boosters say something is missing in the stands at away games, cheerleaders resent not being able to meet their rivals on the road, and even female basketball players being hurrahed are unhappy.
Word Forms
- hurra
- hurray
- hurrahs
- hurrahing
- hurrahed
Synonyms for hurrah
Depending on context, synonyms include yay, hurray, huzzah, acclaim, acclamate, applaud.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hooray, hurray, huzzah, rejoice, cheer, hurra.
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