English Explanatory Dictionary

booyah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Expressing excitement and anticipation.
  2. Expressing satisfaction or accomplishment.
noun
  1. A thick stew of European origin made throughout the Upper Midwestern United States, based on a broth of meat bones to which vegetables are added.

Pronunciation

/ˈbuːˌjɑː/ /ˌbuːˈjɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-booyah.wav

Word forms

booyah boo-yah booya boo-ya booyeah boo-yay booyakasha booyahs bouja

Etymology

Perhaps related to bouillon.

Related words

hooray
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