Whoo

/huː/ interjection

Definition

an exclamation expressing excitement, joy, or encouragement.

Etymology

An onomatopoeia that mimics a whooping or cheering sound, with origins tracing back to natural vocalizations of enthusiasm. The spelling 'whoo' is a modern variant used to capture the sound of excited hollering.

Kelly Says

Interjections like 'whoo' are some of the oldest parts of language—they're basically how we turn feelings into sounds—and they're different in almost every language, which tells you that excitement sounds different around the world.

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