Yippee
What it means
An exuberant cry of joy or triumph.
Reach for it when expressing uncomplicated delight in a playful, informal voice
One yippee escaped before the children opened their presents.
Words to choose between 6
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| everyday | |
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playful
whoopee
Fits when comic exuberance can be deliberately broad
Careful Whoopee is dated and often more theatrical than yippee.
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everyday
Fits when a small modern cheer is enough
Careful Yay is briefer and usually less boisterous.
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warm
Fits when the supportive sound matters more than its wording
Careful A cheer may encourage effort before any triumph occurs.
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warm
Fits when familiar group celebration is wanted
Careful Hooray sounds more communal and less impulsive.
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literary
Fits when a traditional victory cry suits the prose
Careful Hurrah can feel staged or historical in casual talk.
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literary
Fits when antique pageantry is part of the joke
Careful Huzzah calls attention to style rather than spontaneous feeling.
Opposites 3
- boo
- moan
- alas
Common phrases 3
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shout yippee
The children could shout yippee once every animal was safely home.
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single yippee
A single yippee came from the back of the meeting room.
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cry of yippee
Her cry of yippee surprised the usually solemn committee.
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