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huzzah

/həˈzɑː/

noun

Meaning

  • A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.

verb

Meaning

  • To cheer with a huzzah sound.

interjection

Meaning

  • Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.

  • (sometimes humorous) Used as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment or approval.

Synonyms

hooray,
hurrah,
hurray,
heave,
heave-ho