woorari

/wʊrɑːri/

Definitions

1. interjection

A loud, excited cry, often used by Indigenous Australians to express joy or excitement.

“The crowd erupted into a loud woorari as the home team scored the winning goal.”

2. noun

A type of joyful or celebratory cry, often used in Indigenous Australian culture.

“The woorari echoed through the village as the children played and laughed together.”

Synonyms

  • hurray
  • yippee

Antonyms

  • boo
  • his