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hooray

interj.
A1 Beginner US //hʊˈɹeɪ// UK //hˈɔːɹeɪ// hooray Informal Vulgar

interj. a word you shout to show you are very happy or excited about something. It is a way to celebrate a success or good news.

interj. an exclamation used to express joy, approval, or triumph. Often used as a collective cheer during celebrations.


SIMPLE

Hooray, we finally finished the project!

CONTEXTUAL

The children shouted hooray when the teacher announced that the field trip was officially happening.

COMPLEX

A collective cry of hooray erupted from the crowd as the rescue team finally emerged from the tunnel with everyone safe.

Synonyms
Origin

Unknown, first attested in the late 17th c. Possible etymologies: * Alteration of huzzah. This is however questionable. * From hurra in German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian, húrra in Icelandic, hoera in Dutch.

Usage

Commonly used as a standalone exclamation or at the beginning of a sentence to set a celebratory tone.

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