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hoo

interj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhu// UK //hˈuː// hoo Archaic

interj. a sound people used to make a long time ago to show they were excited or to get someone's attention. It is very rare today and you will mostly see it in old books or poems.

interj. an exclamation used to express excitement, exultation, or to attract attention. Primarily encountered in early modern English literature or historical texts.


SIMPLE

Hoo! What a wonderful sight this is!

CONTEXTUAL

The old hunter cried 'Hoo!' to signal his companions across the foggy valley.

COMPLEX

In the archaic verse, the protagonist lets out a triumphant 'Hoo' upon discovering the hidden treasure, a stylistic choice intended to evoke a sense of ancient folk tradition.

Usage

Typically used as a standalone exclamation or at the beginning of a sentence.

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