I. həˈrȯ, (ˈ)hü|r-, hu̇ˈr-, -rä, -rȧ interjection
or hoo·ray also hur·ray -rā
Etymology: perhaps from German hurra, probably from Middle High German hurrā, from hurre (imperative of hurren to move quickly, of imitative origin) + ā, interjection
— used to express joy, approbation, or encouragement
II. noun
or hoorah “ ; also hooray -rā
( -s )
1.
a. : a display of excitement or acclamation : fanfare
many institutions were just being founded with the hurrah of circuses coming to town — Ernestine Evans
the everyday business of war as opposed to its hurrah and heroism — New Republic
b. : enthusiasm
whose tireless hurrah occasionally lifts the … book into some sort of magic while he is on the stage — Kappo Phelan
2.
a. : fuss , controversy
raised a big hurrah over her reckless extravagance
b. : raillery
the crew rode them hard, but it was the sort of good-humored hurrah that made a kid feel he was one of the bunch — F.B.Gipson
3. : spree
III. verb
also hoorah “ ; or hooray “
( -ed/-ing/-s )
intransitive verb
1. : to shout hurrah : cheer
2. : to behave in a lively or boisterous way : romp
3. : tease
transitive verb
: harass , scold