wahoo

interjection

ˈwä-ˈhü How to pronounce wahoo (audio)
Definition of wahoonext
chiefly West
as in hey
how delightful the rodeo rider shrieked, "Wahoo!" as he collected his prize money

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  1. hey
  2. ha
  3. wow
Interjection
  • But, hey, Belichick was the best at sending off a player a year too early rather than a year too late.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Not all of this list fits neatly into that mold, but hey, who doesn’t love a millimeter-scale laser chip that can slice through steel? 1.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Read in English Post Buy Copies El rápido avance de la IA ha despertado el entusiasmo por su potencial para revolucionar la toma de decisiones corporativas al sustituir a humanos caros y falibles.
    Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Built on the endearingly boyish charm of lead Grant Gustin, the longest-running (ha) of the Arrowverse shows would eventually overstay its welcome after nine seasons, its initial spark sapped by sister series.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • These are the companies that add much of the sizzle and wow to CES through their foundational technology that underpins electronic products, bringing new levels of enjoyment, safety, security and efficiency to end users.
    Iri Trashanki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Serve it in a stunning etched martini glass, garnish with Woodford Reserves Bourbon Cherries, and to really wow your guests, top with a flavor blast smoke bubble.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of wow
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