English Explanatory Dictionary

yippee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to express excitement or joy.

Pronunciation

/ˌjɪˈpi/ en-uk-Yippee.ogg

Word forms

yippee yipee yippie

Etymology

Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection). Compare Dutch joepie (“yippee”).

Synonyms

whee whoopee yay yeah yippee ki-yay

Derived words

yippee ki-yay yippee skippy yippee creature
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