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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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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Hollywood is feeling nostalgic as Sundance prepares for its final hurrah in Park City.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah is gearing up for one last Grammys hurrah.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The move drew people from across California, hoping to be part of Chain Reaction’s historical final hurrah.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The holiday celebrates the Carnival season, which is considered the last hurrah before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Hollywood is feeling nostalgic as Sundance prepares for its final hurrah in Park City.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah is gearing up for one last Grammys hurrah.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The move drew people from across California, hoping to be part of Chain Reaction’s historical final hurrah.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Hurrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurrah. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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