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
  • That frustration is understandable, but hey, so is complex trauma.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • And, hey — sneakers are extremely comfortable for long days of travel and walking, too.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • The collection's insurance policy calls for it, ha!
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Se ha transformado en una medida de mi progreso y de mi potencial para subir al podio olímpico».
    por Michael Gervais, Harvard Business Review, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • Marketing proved hard for the moody drama Here per sources: There were few clips that could be cut to wow on talks shows.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The competition to wow collectors has become so stiff that, for some, hiring internally no longer suffices.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of wow
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