hooray

Definition

Used to express approval, joy or victory.

Etymology

Unknown, first attested in the late 17th c. Possible etymologies: * Alteration of huzzah. This is however questionable. * From hurra in German, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian, húrra in Icelandic, hoera in Dutch.

Example Sentences

• "Lizzie has broken a world record, and she is now an Olympic medallist! – Hooray!"