wahoo

interjection

ˈwä-ˈhü How to pronounce wahoo (audio)
Definition of wahoonext
chiefly West
as in hey
how delightful the rodeo rider shrieked, "Wahoo!" as he collected his prize money

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wahoo
  1. hey
  2. ha
  3. wow
Interjection
  • Those characters were mostly Final Fantasy 7's Tifa and Like a Dragon's Kiryu, but hey, Clive is almost like one of those, being from Final Fantasy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Like, hey, that promising Tinder match did mention a recent breakup.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Hamas ha empezado a dar medicamentos a rehenes israelies Maine wants to lead in offshore wind.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • And beyond the slopes, family-friendly resorts in Austria wow with new concepts for indoor and outdoor entertainment as well as relaxation.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Several people sent me emails after reading the story in the Journal Sentinel and said, wow, that description reminded me of Humboldt Park.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of wow
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