noun
wahoo
Wahoo (noun) means a fast-swimming tropical game fish prized by anglers. Example: “They caught a huge wahoo while deep-sea fishing off the coast.”
noun
1
A fast-swimming tropical game fish prized by anglers.
"They caught a huge wahoo while deep-sea fishing off the coast."
interjection
1
An exclamation of excitement or triumph.
""Wahoo!" she yelled as she crossed the finish line."
How to use wahoo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a tropical fish popular in sport fishing, or a shout of excitement.
Common pairings
catch a wahoo
yell wahoo
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Word forms
- Plural
- wahoos
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Etymology
The fish's name may derive from "Wahoo", an old spelling of Oahu, one of the Hawaiian islands where it is commonly caught.
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What does “wahoo” mean?
The word “wahoo” means a fast-swimming tropical game fish prized by anglers. In plain terms, either a tropical fish popular in sport fishing, or a shout of excitement.
How do you use “wahoo” in a sentence?
Here is “wahoo” used in a sentence: “They caught a huge wahoo while deep-sea fishing off the coast.”
What part of speech is “wahoo”?
Depending on how it is used, “wahoo” can be a noun and an interjection.
How many meanings does “wahoo” have?
“Wahoo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fast-swimming tropical game fish prized by anglers.
