Synonyms for

Hooray

Verb / hʊˈreɪ / Another word for hooray — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an exclamation of joy or approval

Synonyms & similar words

hurrah yay hoorah bravo cheer exult rejoice applaud praise hurray victory success triumph achievement kudos accolade compliment congratulations encouragement

Synonyms by register

Informal

yay woohoo yippee hurrah yahoo

Literary

huzzah rejoice

Antonyms

alas woe boo drat ouch ouchie

Common collocations

  • hooray for us
  • hooray we won
  • hooray it's over
  • hooray for you
  • hooray for the team
  • hooray we did it

Usage note

Hooray is an interjection used to express great happiness or triumph. It is generally informal and often used in spoken language or exclamations.

Example sentences

  1. Hooray, it's the weekend!
  2. We shouted 'hooray' when we scored a goal.
  3. Hooray for ice cream!
  4. We said 'hooray' when we found out we get to go on a field trip.
  5. Hooray, it's your birthday!

Quotes

  • Hooray, hooray, the first of May! Outdoor swimming starts today!
  • Hooray, hooray, it's a holi-holiday!
  • Hooray for Hollywood!

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