intj
huzzah
huh-ZAH
Huzzah (intj) means an old-fashioned cheer of triumph, joy, or approval. Example: “Huzzah!" the crowd shouted as the ship was launched.”
intj
1
An old-fashioned cheer of triumph, joy, or approval.
""Huzzah!" the crowd shouted as the ship was launched."
noun
1
A shout of praise or celebration, often given by a group together.
"The sailors gave three huzzahs for their captain."
How to use huzzah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of shouting "hooray!"
When to use it
Sounds deliberately old-fashioned or theatrical in modern English — mostly used for humorous or historical effect.
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Word forms
- Plural
- huzzahs
- Third person singular
- huzzahs
- Past tense
- huzzahed
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Etymology
Likely started as a cry sailors used while hauling or hoisting something heavy together, related to old words for "hoist" in Swedish and Spanish. First recorded in the 1570s.
Class of 1570
huzzah joined the language around 1570.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “huzzah” mean?
The word “huzzah” means an old-fashioned cheer of triumph, joy, or approval. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of shouting "hooray!".
How do you pronounce “huzzah”?
“Huzzah” is pronounced huh-ZAH (/həˈzɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “huzzah” in a sentence?
Here is “huzzah” used in a sentence: “"Huzzah!" the crowd shouted as the ship was launched.”
What is another word for “huzzah”?
Words with a similar meaning to “huzzah” include hurrah and hurray.
What part of speech is “huzzah”?
Depending on how it is used, “huzzah” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “huzzah” come from?
The word “huzzah” dates back to around 1570 and comes from Spanish. Likely started as a cry sailors used while hauling or hoisting something heavy together, related to old words for "hoist" in Swedish and Spanish. First recorded in the 1570s.
How many meanings does “huzzah” have?
“Huzzah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old-fashioned cheer of triumph, joy, or approval.
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