yoo-hoo
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yoo–hoo

interjection \ˈyü-(ˌ)hü\

Definition of YOO-HOO

—used to attract attention or as a call to persons

Origin of YOO-HOO

probably alteration of yo-ho, interjection used to attract attention — more at yahoo
First Known Use: circa 1924

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