interjection / noun / verb
hurrah
huh-RAH/həˈrɑː/
A shout of joy or support.
The spectators shout hurrah and throw their arms up in delight.
Etymology
Hurrah apparently alters huzza, a sailor’s shout of joy, encouragement, or applause. Its modern use preserves that cheering function; huzza itself may originally have been a cry used while hoisting.
In context
he hired 600 Butcher Boys of ala to run behind shon's horse and Shout hurrah for the Emeral henceforth shaton could not take a single step without being cheered
More examples
- A final hurrah rose from the crowd.
- They hurrahed the returning team.
- The supporters are hurrahing from the stands.
Forms
hurrah · hurrahs · hurrahed · hurrahing
Similar words
- hooray
- An everyday alternative shout of celebration.
- bravo
- Usually praises someone's performance or achievement.