hurrah

/hʊˈrɑ/
/hʊˈrɒ/
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Other forms: hurrahs; hurrahing; hurrahed

Definitions of hurrah
  1. noun
    a victory cheer
    “let's give the team a big hurrah”
    synonyms: hooray
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    type of:
    cheer
    a cry or shout of approval
  2. verb
    shout `hurrah!'
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    type of:
    call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
    utter a sudden loud cry
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