Huzzah

Pronunciation

• IPA: /həˈzɑː/Rhymes: -ɑː

Alternative forms

• huzza

Origin

Unknown.

Full definition of huzzah

Interjection

1. (nautical, dated) Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.
2. (archaic) Used as a cheer indicating enjoyment or approval.

Synonyms

• (hoisting cry) heave, heave-ho
• (cheer indicating enjoyment or approval) hooray, hurrah, hurray

Noun

1. A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.

Verb

1. To cheer with a huzzah sound.