woo-hoo
interjection
\ ˈwü-ˈhü
, ˌwü- \
, ˌwü- \
variants:
or whoo-hoo
Definition of woo-hoo
—used to express exuberant delight or approval
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“Woo-hoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woo-hoo. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of woo-hoo was in 1697
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