whoo

1 of 2

interjection

ˈhwü also ˈwü

—used to express sudden excitement, astonishment, or relief

whoo

2 of 2

noun

ˈhü

plural -s

: the cry of an owl

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

origin unknown

Noun

imitative

First Known Use

Interjection

1608, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1908, in the meaning defined above

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