English Explanatory Dictionary

yeehaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An expression of joy or excitement, commonly associated with cowboys.
verb
  1. To shout yee-haw, or exclaim in a similar manner.
adj
  1. Of or relating to cowboys or the southern United States.

Pronunciation

/ˌjiːˈhɔː/ /ˌjiˈhɑː/

Word forms

yeehaw yeeha yeehah yee-haw yeehaws yeehawing yeehawed more yeehaw most yeehaw

Etymology

From gee and haw, words used to instruct a horse to turn in different directions.

Related words

yahoo ajúa yupa
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