English Explanatory Dictionary

hurrah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.
noun
  1. A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.
verb
  1. To give a hurrah (to somebody).

Pronunciation

/həˈɹɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hurrah.wav

Word forms

hurrah hoorah hooray hurra hurray hurrahs hurrahing hurrahed

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

Synonyms

well done yay cheer on hurray huzzah acclaim acclamate applaud hail barrack beclap cheer clap encheer hurrah

Derived words

hip hip hurrah hip-hurrah last hurrah
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