Definition of wahoonext
chiefly West
as in ha
how delightful the rodeo rider shrieked, "Wahoo!" as he collected his prize money

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Interjection
  • As Ji Seon stares in shock, her friends cheer in the background, chanting at her to say yes, ha.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Savaş, Millet, and Alexis join a storied (ha) bench of previous Prize finalists, including Edwidge Danticat, Claire Vaye Watkins, George Saunders, Deesha Philyaw, and Ling Ma herself.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Interjection
  • That Haru is even back in the dance studio is a win, and the bonus delight of Fedir only adds to her sense that, hey, maybe this grief thing can be overcome.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
  • And hey, coach Jeff Lebby’s recruiting class included a five-star (cornerback Bralan Womack) and was ranked ahead of Auburn, Missouri … and Indiana!
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Interjection
  • But wow, how pioneering that was, a hundred years ago.
    Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Set the scene Beyond the obviously plum location—both uptown and downtown’s attractions and entertainment are within easy striking distance—the stunning exterior will wow you.
    Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Wahoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wahoo. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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