Hurrah
n.joyful, energeticwarm
What it means
A shout or expression of joy, approval, encouragement, or support.
Reach for it when using a robust traditional cheer in celebratory language
Three hearty hurrahs honored the returning rescue crew.
Choose between these
6- playful
familiar modern celebration suits everyday speech
not when Hooray feels lighter and less ceremonial than hurrah.
- everyday
the general act of vocal encouragement is meant
not when A cheer can be wordless or sustained and does not preserve the quoted exclamation.
- warm
approval follows a performance or feat
not when Bravo is evaluative and narrower than a hurrah of general support.
- professional
shout of support
plain description matters more than period flavor
not when The phrase can be political or urgent and need not express joy.
- formal
collective public approval needs a formal noun
not when Acclamation lacks the sound and spontaneity of a hurrah.
- literary
historical or theatrical language is intentional
not when Huzzah is more archaic and can turn sincere celebration into costume drama.
Said against
3- boo
- jeer
- groan
It naturally appears in
3- give a hurrah
The audience rose to give a hurrah for every graduating apprentice.
- hearty hurrah
A hearty hurrah rose when the bridge reopened.
- final hurrah
The retiring conductor's final hurrah was a free outdoor concert.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English noun and interjection sense: a cheer or shout of approval opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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