yippee

interjection

yip·​pee ˈyi-pē How to pronounce yippee (audio)
used to express exuberant delight or triumph

Examples of yippee in a Sentence

she took one look at the new car in the driveway and exclaimed, “Yippee!”

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yippee was in 1906

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Cite this Entry

“Yippee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yippee. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

yippee

interjection
yip·​pee ˈyip-ē How to pronounce yippee (audio)
used to express delight or triumph
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