/heuh rah", -raw"/ , interj.
1. (used as an exclamation of joy, exultation, appreciation, encouragement, or the like.)
v.i.
2. to shout "hurrah."
n.
3. an exclamation of "hurrah."
4. hubbub; commotion; fanfare.
5. a colorful or tumultuous event; spectacle or celebration: We celebrated the centennial with a three-day hurrah.
6. last or final hurrah , a final moment or occasion of glory or achievement: The new play will be her last hurrah as an actress before she retires.
Also, hurray /heuh ray"/ , hooray, hoorah .
[ 1680-90; hurra ]