woo-hoo

or woo hoo or whoo-hoo

[ woo-hoo ]

interjection

, Informal.

1. (used to express excitement, delight, etc.):

   Woo-hoo! It's Friday!

Word History and Origins

Origin of woo-hoo¹

First recorded in 1650–60, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

Blur There’s a definite KROQ-in-the-’90s vibe happening at Coachella this year and one of the best ways to time travel via alt rock is yelling “Woo-hoo!” with Damon Albarn and Blur as they play “Song 2.”

From Los Angeles Times

I did a reality show, woo-hoo.

From Salon

“Woo-hoo! Spicy, silly, crazy,” noted a fourth.

From Los Angeles Times

Charles Martinet, who as the official voice of the Nintendo character Mario became instantly recognizable to a generation of gamers with phrases like “It’s a-me, Mario” and the unmistakable “woo-hoo,” is stepping down from the role, the company said.

From New York Times

“Woo-hoo! Spicy, silly, crazy,” noted a fourth.

From Los Angeles Times