hurrah meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

hurrah

intj

/həˈɹɑː/

Etymology Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

Oh, she's speaking to me! Hurrah.1999 January 20, Anthony Horowitz & al., "Death's Shadow", Midsomer Murders

noun

Etymology Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

A cheer; a cry of hurrah!.

verb

Etymology Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

To give a hurrah (to somebody).

Boys’ basketball boosters say something is missing in the stands at away games, cheerleaders resent not being able to meet their rivals on the road, and even female basketball players being hurrahed are unhappy.2007 January 14, Winnie Hu, “Equal Cheers for Boys and Girls Draw Some Boos”, in New York Times:

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