whoo
Translation
whoo, woo-hoo
Examples
Whoo! We won the game!
Whoo! We won the game!
Whoo! That roller coaster was fast.
Whoo! That roller coaster was fast.
Grammar Patterns
((as an interjection)) used to express joy, excitement, or surprise Whoo! I can't believe we won!
Similar Words
Synonyms: yippee, yay, hooray
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a cry of excitement or the hoot of an owl.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound an owl makes ('whoo, whoo') but filled with excitement, like on a roller coaster.