hurrah

noun hur·rah \ hu̇-ˈrȯ , -ˈrä ; ˈhü-ˌrȯ , -ˌrä \

variants: or less commonly hooray play \hu̇-ˈrā\ or hoorah play \hu̇-ˈrä, -ˈrȯ\

Updated on: 3 Apr 2018

Definition of hurrah

1 a : excitement, fanfare

b : cheer 7

2 : fuss

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Eleven months on from Kanter's decision to join Xavier's program for his final intercollegiate hurrah, he's spent time reflecting on the decision both publicly and privately.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Kerem Kanter savoring NCAA Tournament stage with Xavier basketball," 18 Mar. 2018
So the doings of the old demon barber of Fleet Street represent something of a grand hurrah, here, for director Fred Anzevino — an exit from the No Exit in a way that makes a statement.

— chris jones, chicagotribune.com, "Theo Ubique says farewell to the No Exit with well-sung 'Sweeney Todd'," 13 Mar. 2018
Everyone’s favorite Tongan flag-bearer showed up to the Olympic closing ceremony for his final shirtless hurrah of the 2018 Games and managed to snag a photo with Lindsey Vonn along the way.

— megan mccluskey, Time, "Shirtless Tongan Flag-Bearer Joined Forces With Lindsey Vonn at the Olympic Closing Ceremony," 26 Feb. 2018
But unlike Sunday night, when the Patriots came up short in their attempt to rally past Philadelphia in the Super Bowl, there has not been a time that felt like a final hurrah for this latest incarnation of the Spurs.

— mike finger, San Antonio Express-News, "Death of dynasties can be easy to miss," 5 Feb. 2018
Paczki Day - the day hundreds line up at Polish bakeries to have one last pre-Lenten hurrah with a fresh baked filled donut - is a true Cleveland holiday.

— laura demarco, cleveland.com, "Rudy's Strudel Paczki Party to feature Hough Bakery-inspired treat, polka," 19 Jan. 2018
That pair will take the financially-wise path and skip their final college hurrah with beloved teammates to avoid any possibility of an injury and a slide down the draft board.

— jeff caplan, star-telegram, "Doh! At least punter will play in bowl game for depleted Longhorns | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 22 Dec. 2017
Do these final two episodes tell one story, or is the finale the big hurrah?

— jackie strause, The Hollywood Reporter, "Why 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Delivered That Big 'Seinfeld' Finale Send-Up," 20 Nov. 2017
But perhaps Saturday's outcome was a bit of a swan song or final hurrah for embattled coach Butch Jones, with a miracle upset now buried and the Volunteers' record dipping below .500 (3-4).

— scott gleeson, USA TODAY, "Is Butch Jones out at Tennessee after expected shellacking to Alabama?," 21 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of hurrah

1686

hurrah, hurray

hur·rah \ hu̇-ˈrȯ , -ˈrä \

less common variants of hooray

—used to express joy, approval, or encouragement

Hip, hip, hooray!

Hooray! I got the job!

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