hurrah
Hurrah (intj) means an exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration. Example: “Hurrah! We finally won the championship!”
How to use hurrah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheer of celebration, similar to "hooray."
Word forms
- Singular
- hurrahs
- Plural
- hurrahs
- Past tense
- hurrahed
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_____! We finally won the championship!
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly borrowed from the German hurra, or an altered form of huzzah.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hurrah” mean?
The word “hurrah” means an exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration. In plain terms, a cheer of celebration, similar to "hooray.".
How do you pronounce “hurrah”?
“Hurrah” is pronounced huh-RAH (/həˈɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “hurrah” in a sentence?
Here is “hurrah” used in a sentence: “Hurrah! We finally won the championship!”
What part of speech is “hurrah”?
Depending on how it is used, “hurrah” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “hurrah” come from?
The word “hurrah” comes from German. Origin uncertain — possibly borrowed from the German hurra, or an altered form of huzzah.
How many meanings does “hurrah” have?
“Hurrah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration.
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