boy howdy
Rural surprised expression
Boy howdy is an exclamation expressing emphatic agreement, surprise, or enthusiasm—a more colorful version of "yes indeed" or "wow." The phrase has rural American roots and carries a folksy, down-home quality: Boy howdy, that was the best barbecue I've ever had.
Often used to underscore that something is remarkable or undeniably true: Is it hot outside? Boy howdy, it sure is.
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- whoaCommand to stop
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- hoorayExclamation of delight
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