wahoo

/ˈwɑːhuː/

Definitions

1. interjection

an expression of excitement or triumph, often used to express enthusiasm or admiration.

“The crowd erupted in a loud ‘wahoo’ as their team scored the winning goal.”

2. exclamation

a sudden or spontaneous expression of excitement, surprise, or other strong emotion.

“She let out a loud ‘wahoo’ when she saw her name drawn in the raffle.”

3. noun

a fish of the kingfish family, native to the eastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico.

“The wahoo is a prized game fish in many coastal communities.”

4. proper noun

a toponym referring to Wahoo, a city in Nebraska, or Wahoo, a lake in Wisconsin.

“Wahoo, Nebraska, is a charming town in the Midwest.”

Synonyms

  • hurray
  • whoopee

Antonyms

  • boo
  • boo-hoo