wahoo

interjection

ˈwä-ˈhü How to pronounce wahoo (audio)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wahoo
  1. ha
  2. hey
  3. wow
Interjection
  • His goons start the job, but Sang-il sends in one of his best men, Jang Tae-ha, to finish the job.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly ha reached out to Marvel and reps for Weaving for comment.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • And hey, brands like Jif, Rao's, and Barilla are classics for a reason—they're good.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But, hey, children can be just as selfish as everybody else out there.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • The best word to describe initial impressions of the 48-year-old former college safety would be, wow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Then he got put out into the big, wide world and he’s realized that, wow, not everyone has the best of intentions.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
Definition of wow
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“Wahoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wahoo. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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