interjection
1.
(used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, in calling to another person, or the like.)
verb (used without object)
2.
to get or attempt to get someone's attention by or as if by calling “yoo-hoo”:
yoo-hooing across the back fence.
Origin
1920-1925
probably earlier than 1920-25, Americanism; of expressive orig.
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Difficulty index for yoo-hoo
Few English speakers likely know this word
Word Value for yoo-hoo
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1.
(used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, in calling to another person, or the like.)
verb (used without object)
2.
to get or attempt to get someone's attention by or as if by calling “yoo-hoo”:
yoo-hooing across the back fence.
Origin
1920-1925
probably earlier than 1920-25, Americanism; of expressive orig.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2015.
Cite This Sourcet: 9 Grammatical...
10 Words Coined in the Sci-Fi...
9 Words About Beginnings
8 Words for Celebration
Browse more topics on our blog
What Is the Difference Between Discreet and Discrete?
Learn the correct uses of these two commonly confused homophones.
What Character Was Removed from the Alphabet?
What mistaken pronunciation gave this character its name?
Apostrophes 101
This small mark has two primary uses: to signify possession or omitted letters.
How Do I Get a Word into the Dictionary?
People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it?
Word of the Day
pyrophoric
Difficulty index for yoo-hoo
Few English speakers likely know this word
Word Value for yoo-hoo
0
0
Scrabble Words With Friends
Nearby words for yoohoo
yonks
yonne
yonnie
yoo-hoo
yoof
yoohoo
yooper
yop
yorba linda
yore
york
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