Huzzah: meaning, definitions and examples

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huzzah

 

[ hสŒหˆzษ‘ห ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

exclamation of joy

Huzzah is a term that is often used to express joy, approval, or encouragement. It is reminiscent of cheers and is typically shouted by a group of people celebrating an achievement or an exciting event. While it has historical roots, it remains in use as a light-hearted and enthusiastic expression.

Synonyms

cheers, hooray, hurrah, yay

Examples of usage

  • Huzzah! We won the game!
  • The audience erupted in huzzah upon hearing the news.
  • Huzzah for the champion!
  • After the performance, everyone shouted huzzah.

Translations

Translations of the word "huzzah" 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 ไธ‡ๆญณ (ใฐใ‚“ใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hourra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hurra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸasฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ์„ธ (manse)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนูŠุด (ya'eesh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hurรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hurรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‡ๅฒ (wร nsuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hurra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบrra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒ แƒ (hura)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸasฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hurra

Etymology

The exclamation 'huzzah' has its origins in the early modern English language, roughly dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the earlier forms of 'hurrah' or 'hooray', which were used to express joy and excitement during public celebrations and festive occasions. The term was popularized in the context of British naval and military traditions, where it served to boost morale and camaraderie among soldiers and sailors. While its usage has waned somewhat in modern times, huzzah remains an endearing relic of a time when grand celebrations and public displays of emotion were commonplace. It captures the essence of enthusiasm and triumph that resonates with audiences even today.