intj Uncommon

hooray

huh-RAY

Hooray (intj) means an exclamation of joy, approval, or triumph. Example: “Hooray! We finally won the championship.”

intj

An exclamation of joy, approval, or triumph.

"Hooray! We finally won the championship."

How to Use Hooray

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cheerful shout of celebration or approval.

Easily confused with

hurrah → huzzah →

Word Forms

hoorayed past tense, hoorays singular

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_____! We finally won the championship.

Etymology

Origin unclear, first recorded in the late 1600s; possibly related to "hurrah" or similar exclamations across Germanic languages.

Origin: Germanic · First attested 1600

Class of 1600 hooray joined the language around 1600.

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Rhymes for hooray

ay may day say ray hay lay pay jay way yay nay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hooray” mean?

The word “hooray” means an exclamation of joy, approval, or triumph. In plain terms, a cheerful shout of celebration or approval.

How do you pronounce “hooray”?

“Hooray” is pronounced huh-RAY (/həˈɹeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hooray” in a sentence?

Here is “hooray” used in a sentence: “Hooray! We finally won the championship.”

What part of speech is “hooray”?

“Hooray” is an intj.

Where does the word “hooray” come from?

The word “hooray” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Germanic. Origin unclear, first recorded in the late 1600s; possibly related to "hurrah" or similar exclamations across Germanic languages.

Is “hooray” a common word?

“Hooray” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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