heigh-ho

interjection

ˈhī-ˈhō How to pronounce heigh-ho (audio)
ˈhā-
used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness or sometimes as a cry of encouragement

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New Snow White preview says heigh-ho to Gal Gadot's spooky Evil Queen transformation and menacing Magic Mirror She also shared what the health scare taught her. EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heigh-ho was circa 1520

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“Heigh-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heigh-ho. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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