whee

[ wee, hwee ]

interjection

1. (used to express joy or delight.)

whee

/ wiː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of joy, thrill, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of whee¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“Some people are just like, ‘Whee!

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a step that lets them learn to perch like an adult eagle and is considered the “last milestone before they go, ‘Whee!’ and off the nest they go,” Greeley said.

From Washington Post

“My mother lived with us near the Alaska Junction for the last few years of her life. She didn’t use a wheelchair around the house, but it came in handy as we headed out to a restaurant, farmers market or even to grab an ice cream cone. Mom didn’t love the idea of the chair, so to make it fun, my husband got her to say ‘whee’ as we tore down the street.

From Seattle Times

“Obamagate” is a nonsense word that Trump invented and keeps proclaiming over and over, like a toddler screaming “whee!” as he goes down a slide.

From Washington Post

Whee, Apa laughs and gasps at the same time.

From Literature