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

A fast-swimming tropical game fish prized by anglers.

"They caught a huge wahoo while deep-sea fishing off the coast."

interjection

An exclamation of excitement or triumph.

""Wahoo!" she yelled as she crossed the finish line."

How to use wahoo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a tropical fish popular in sport fishing, or a shout of excitement.

Common pairings

catch a wahoo yell wahoo

Word forms

wahoos plural, wahoos plural, wahoos plural

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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.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for wahoo

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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