Yippee: meaning, definitions and examples
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yippee
[ ˈjɪpi ]
expressing joy
Yippee is an exclamation used to express joy, enthusiasm, or excitement. It is often used in response to something positive or encouraging happening. The term conveys a sense of exuberance and can be vocalized with a cheerful tone. It is informal and is commonly used in casual conversations, especially among children. The feeling encapsulated in 'yippee' is often contagious, reflecting a shared happiness in a celebratory moment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Yippee! We won the game!
- Yippee! I'm going to the amusement park!
- Yippee! It's finally summer vacation!
Translations
Translations of the word "yippee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viva
- oba
- uau
🇮🇳 यिपी
- हुर्रे
- वाह
🇩🇪 juhu
- hurra
- yea
🇮🇩 yeay
- hore
- yippie
🇺🇦 ура
- йіпі
- хора
🇵🇱 hurra
- jupi
- juhuu
🇯🇵 イェイ
- やった
- やったね
🇫🇷 hourra
- youpi
- yay
🇪🇸 yupi
- hurra
- viva
🇹🇷 yaşasın
- hurray
- yippee
🇰🇷 야호
- 이야
- 예이
🇸🇦 يحيى
- يا للفرحة
- يوم سعيد
🇨🇿 hurá
- jupí
- jéé
🇸🇰 hurá
- jupi
- jéj
🇨🇳 耶
- 太好了
- 哇
🇸🇮 hurra
- juhu
- yippee
🇮🇸 jibbí
- jæja
- yay
🇰🇿 ура
- йіпі
- жарайсың
🇬🇪 იი
- ჰურა
- ფუ
🇦🇿 yaşasın
- hurra
- yippee
🇲🇽 yupi
- hurra
- viva
Etymology
The word 'yippee' is believed to have originated in the United States during the late 19th century. It is often associated with enthusiastic exclamations of joy and can be linked to various regional dialects. The term likely derives from other similar interjections that express glee, such as 'yip' or 'hip-hip-hurray', which capture a spirit of excitement. Over the years, 'yippee' has been adopted into popular culture, frequently appearing in children's stories, movies, and celebrations. Its cheerful connotation has made it a staple in expressions of joy, especially in informal contexts. The simplicity and infectious nature of the word have helped it maintain its popularity across generations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,597, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.