SINCE 1828
yoo-hoo
interjection
\ ˈyü-(ˌ)hü
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Definition of yoo-hoo
—used to attract attention or as a call to persons
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yoo-hoo
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of yoo-hoo
informal
—used to attract someone's attention or to call out to someone
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