intj
hurrah
huh-RAH
Hurrah (intj) means an exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration. Example: “Hurrah! We finally won the championship!”
intj
1
An exclamation of approval, joy, or celebration.
"Hurrah! We finally won the championship!"
noun
1
A shout of hurrah; a cheer.
"The crowd gave three hurrahs for the retiring captain."
How to use hurrah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheer of celebration, similar to "hooray."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like hurrah.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- hurrahs
- Third person singular
- hurrahs
- Past tense
- hurrahed
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____! We finally won the championship!
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly borrowed from the German hurra, or an altered form of huzzah.
Related words
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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include hurrah:
