woyaway

/woʊˈwɛwɛ/

Definitions

1. interjection

An expression of excitement or triumph, especially among Indigenous Australians.

“When the team won the championship, the crowd erupted into a loud ‘woyaway!’”

2. verb

To express excitement or triumph, especially with an expression of ‘woyaway!’.

“The kids were woyawaying after winning the school sports day.”

Synonyms

  • hurrah
  • hurray

Antonyms

  • boo
  • boo-hoo