HOORAY


Meaning of HOORAY in English

n.

Pronunciation: hu ̇ - ' r ā

Variant: also hur · rah \ hu ̇ - ' ro ̇ , - ' rä \ or hur · ray \ - ' r ā \

Function: interjection

Etymology: perhaps from German hurra

Date: 1686

― used to express joy, approval, or encouragement

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