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yoo-hoo

interjection \ ˈyü-(ˌ)hü \

Definition of yoo-hoo

—used to attract attention or as a call to persons

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Origin and Etymology of yoo-hoo

probably alteration of yo-ho, interjection used to attract attention — more at yahoo

YOO-HOO Defined for English Language Learners

yoo-hoo

interjection

Definition of yoo-hoo for English Language Learners

  • —used to attract someone's attention or to call out to someone

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