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hoo

hoo

359 9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
  • interjection
  • /huː/
  • Informal
translation icon : hurra
  • I mean, the more it tasted like candy, woo Hoo, the faster I drank that puppy.
  • hoobla-hoo

It was sportier than I expected it to be, but this woo Hoo, this just fast.

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Examples

  • It was sportier than I expected it to be, but this woo Hoo, this just fast.

  • Woo Hoo, just look at that.

  • Woo Hoo, that was so cool, right?

  • Woo Hoo, Jimmy hit the fireworks.

  • Woo Hoo, you're just showing off now and jump.

  • If your female characters talk about politics, hair bands, or kids, woo-hoo, you've passed the test!

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  • We're moving out of Lillington to Fuquay Woo Hoo party time, moving to the big city.

  • The cannonball rocket knife, laser gun, woo Hoo, let's start it.

  • Guys, I'm back on line back to Joe's reignited re Woo Hoo relighted his fire and now we're going to head back out.

  • Woo Hoo! We finally won the game!

Synonyms

oh
vshoo
1.0

Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding

is more energetic excitement or loud enthusiasm rather than quiet surprise
ah
vshoo
1.0

A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure

is specific excitement or enthusiasm rather than any strong reaction
ooh
vshoo
  • Informal
7.2

A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure

is broader excitement, not limited to admiration or interest
whoo
vshoo
  • Informal
707 9.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is broader excitement that can be calmer or quieter
yay
vshoo
  • Informal
185 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

is broader excitement beyond mere approval or praise
hah
vshoo
  • Informal
76 4.6

A short laugh showing surprise or small victory

is neutral excitement or surprise rather than mocking triumph
OMG
vshoo
  • Slang
54 8.2

A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief

is spoken or written general excitement not limited to digital use
hooray
vshoo
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is general excitement not specifically focused on praising
ooo
vshoo
  • Informal
36 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is general excitement, not specifically soft admiration
aaah
vshoo
  • Informal
34 8.4

A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased

is everyday excitement not focused on sudden reactive sounds
oooh
vshoo
  • Informal
31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is simpler short exclamation without drawn out sound
ooooh
vshoo
  • Informal
16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

is plain excitement without the drawn out realization effect
wah
vshoo
  • Informal
14 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

is general excitement that may include other emotions too
woohoo
vshoo
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is general excitement without the clear triumphant tone
hurray
vshoo
5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

is general excitement that also covers surprise or enthusiasm
whooo
vshoo
  • Informal
5 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is simple excitement rather than focused enthusiasm
aaahh
vshoo
  • Informal
4 9.1

A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief

is general excitement without drawn out relief or surprise sound
hoorah
vshoo
  • Informal
3 7.9

A short shout people say to show joy or approval

is individual excitement or surprise, not necessarily encouraging others
huzzah
vshoo
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval

is modern everyday excitement rather than historic cheer style
oooo
vshoo
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is general excitement not primarily an admiring sound
yippie
vshoo
  • Informal
2 8.7

A short shout people make to show excitement or happiness

is neutral excitement usable in formal or informal contexts
oho
vshoo
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding

is plain excitement or enthusiastic surprise rather than reflective understanding
ohhhh
vshoo
  • NSFW
2 8.7

A long sound people make when they feel pleasure

is general excitement that also covers surprise and enthusiasm
opa
vshoo
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party

is everyday excitement that is not tied to specific celebration acts
woop
vshoo
  • Informal
1 8.9

A short shout that shows joy or excitement

is more general excitement not limited to brief exclamations
wooo
vshoo
  • Informal
1 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

is everyday excitement possibly less noisy or prolonged
hoho
vshoo
  • Informal
1 8.4

A short laugh that shows surprise or amusement

is more general excitement not specifically amused laughter
woot
vshoo
  • Slang
1 9.9

A short shout of joy used online

is general spoken or written excitement, not mainly online
tally-ho
vshoo
  • Informal
1 9.9

A cheerful shout to show excitement or to start an activity

is private or general excitement not specifically a start signal
woa
vshoo
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short shout showing surprise or asking for attention

is general excited exclamation rather than attention getting call
whoot
vshoo
  • Slang
9.9

A short excited word typed online to show joy

is general vocal excitement used in speech also
yahoo
vshoo
  • Informal
7.8

A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited

is more neutral excitement not necessarily triumphant shouting
wahoo
vshoo
  • Informal
9.3

A loud shout to show joy or excitement

is general excitement that may be quieter or calmer
oh my glob
vshoo
  • Slang
9.9

A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement

is plain excitement without the euphemistic or playful tone
oh my heck
vshoo
  • Informal
9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is stronger excitement rather than mild or euphemistic surprise
orh hor
vshoo
  • Informal
9.9

A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock

is plain excitement without the confessional or playful tone

How Excited

hooray
  • Informal
21 2.7
wow
  • Informal
1.0
hoo
  • Informal
359 9.9
ooh
  • Informal
7.2
oh
1.0

Surface Forms

hoo main

Etymology

Hoo is a short, excited shout that comes from the natural sounds people make, like whoo or woo. That's why hoo is used to show 'surprise' or 'joy'.