Definition of wahoonext
chiefly West
as in ha
how delightful the rodeo rider shrieked, "Wahoo!" as he collected his prize money

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Interjection
  • The series is moored by the performance of Kim Min-ha, who is believable both as mischievous teen Hee-wan, and deeply depressed young adult Hee-wan.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Tagovailoa’s footwork is what drives his throws, and tha ha’s been off for most of this season.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Interjection
  • But, hey, nothing gold can stay — especially across 27 seasons.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But hey, two billionaire friends are better than one, right?
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Interjection
  • Listen now to hear more about this month’s bake that is destined to wow!
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That Godzilla, an icon that’s approaching three-quarters of a century old and who has played basically every role in every media, still has the ability to shock and wow like this is a testament to Shin Godzilla.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Wahoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wahoo. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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