intj

yippee

yih-PEE

Yippee (intj) means Shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph. Example: “Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted.”

intj

Shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph.

""Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted."

"She threw her hands up and yelled "Yippee!" when she got the acceptance letter."

How to Use Yippee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cheerful shout of excitement — like a more childlike version of "hooray."

When to use it

Informal and often used jokingly or by children; sounds sarcastic if said flatly about something unwelcome.

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"_____, school's out!" the kids shouted.

Etymology

An imitative exclamation, thought to be a playful stretch of "hip" (as in "hip hip hooray").

Rhymes for yippee

ee see bee wee nee pee fee tee zee gee vee ree

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “yippee” mean?

The word “yippee” means shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph. In plain terms, a cheerful shout of excitement — like a more childlike version of "hooray.".

How do you pronounce “yippee”?

“Yippee” is pronounced yih-PEE (/ˌjɪˈpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “yippee” in a sentence?

Here is “yippee” used in a sentence: “"Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted.”

What part of speech is “yippee”?

“Yippee” is an intj.

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