Hooray: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooray
[ hสหreษช ]
expression of joy
Hooray is an exclamation used to express joy, approval, or excitement. It is often shouted in a celebratory manner during events like parties, achievements, or happy occasions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Hooray! We won the game!
- She shouted hooray when she opened her birthday present.
- Hooray for the bride and groom!
- The crowd erupted in hooray as the fireworks started.
Translations
Translations of the word "hooray" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Hurra
๐ฎ๐ฉ hore
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ hurra
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท hourra
๐ช๐ธ hurra
๐น๐ท yaลasฤฑn
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ hurรก
๐ธ๐ฐ hurรก
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝ่ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ hurra
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบrra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ura
๐ฒ๐ฝ hurra
Word origin
The word 'hooray' originates from the late 19th century as a variation of 'hurrah', which has its roots in the earlier interjections used by sailors and soldiers. The precise origin of 'hurrah' is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the German word 'hurra', which was a rallying cry. The transition into 'hooray' was influenced by phonetic changes and the desire for a more cheerful expression of triumph and celebration. Over the years, 'hooray' has been cemented in various cultures as a common celebratory term, used during festive occasions and joyful moments, reflecting human expressions of elation and community spirit.