Hooray: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooray

 

[ hสŠหˆreษช ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

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

hurrah, huzzah, yay.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hurra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hurra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚„ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hourra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hurra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸasฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุฑุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hurรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hurรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅฝ่€ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hurra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบrra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hurra

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,756, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.