HURRAH

hurrah, hooray

(noun) a victory cheer; “let’s give the team a big hurrah”

hurrah

(verb) shout ‘hurrah!’

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Interjection

hurrah

Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

Synonyms

• (expression of approval): see well done

• (expression of joy): see yay

Noun

hurrah (plural hurrahs)

A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.

Verb

hurrah (third-person singular simple present hurrahs, present participle hurrahing, simple past and past participle hurrahed)

(transitive, intransitive) To give a hurrah (to somebody).

Source: Wiktionary


Hur*rah" Hur*ra", interj. Etym: [Cf. G., Dan., & Sw. hurra. Cf. Huzza.]

Definition: A word used as a shout of joy, triumph, applause, encouragement, or welcome. Hurrah! hurrah! for Ivry and Henry of Navarre. Macaulay.

Hur*rah", n.

Definition: A cheer; a shout of joy, etc. Hurrah's nest, state of utmost confusion. [Colloq. U.S.] A perfect hurrah's nest in our kitchen. Mrs. Stowe.

Hur*rah", v. i.

Definition: To utter hurrahs; to huzza.

Hur*rah", v. t.

Definition: To salute, or applaud, with hurrahs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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