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huzzah

/həˈzɑː/
noun
  1. A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.

verb
  1. To cheer with a huzzah sound.

interjection
  1. Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.

  2. (sometimes humorous) Used as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment or approval.

Synonymshooray, hurrah, hurray, heave, heave-ho

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