hooray

/həˈɹeɪ/

noun

A shout to signify victory.

Examples :

"The team erupted in a hooray after scoring the winning goal. "

noun

An expression of excitement.

Examples :

"The team cheered a loud hooray when they won the game. "

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verb

To shout an expression of excitement.

Examples :

"The students hoorayed when the school band finished their performance. "

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interjection

Used to express approval, joy or victory.

Examples :

"Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!"

emotion exclamation language

Meanings

Examples :

"The team erupted in a hooray after scoring the winning goal. "

Examples :

"The team cheered a loud hooray when they won the game. "

Examples :

"The students hoorayed when the school band finished their performance. "

Examples :

"Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!"

Related Words

signify verb

To create a sign out of something.

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

approval noun

An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

excitement noun

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

hoorayed verb

To shout an expression of excitement.

scoring verb

To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

finished verb

To complete (something).

erupted verb

To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

expression noun

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

victory noun

An instance of having won a competition or battle or succeeded in an effort.

medallist noun

One who has received a medal; one who has medalled.

performance noun

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.