• Hooray

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -eɪ

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    First attested in the late 17th C. Unknown

    possible sources alteration of huzzah. This is however questionable. Another plausible etymology is from Turkic war cry урра (urra), which means encircle or surround in Tatar, made its way to Slavic languages as ура (urá) in 12-13 century, and later to the languages: hurra in German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian and húrra in Icelandic.

    Full definition of hooray

    Interjection

    1. Used to express approval, joy or victory.Lizzie has broken a world record, and is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!

    Derived terms

    Noun

    hooray

    (plural hoorays)
    1. A shout to signify victory.
    2. An expression of excitement.

    Verb

    1. To shout an expression of excitement.

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