Heigh-ho is an archaic exclamation of feelings such as surprise, boredom, and encouragement.
Now, it is used primarily in fixed expressions and lyrics.
1. exclamation — sigh, Audible emotional breath; oh well (Expression of mild resignation); alas (Expression of regret); anyway (In any case); here we go · onward · right then · come along · up and at 'em
2. weariness — resignation, Voluntary relinquishment of position; tedium (Wearisome dullness); monotony (Tiresome lack of change); drudgery (Hard, boring work); routine · boredom · ennui · trudging · plodding · same old · daily grind · humdrum · another day · back to work
3. Disney — Snow White, Grimm's fairest maiden; mine (Ore excavation site); pickaxe (Pointed digging implement); marching (Rhythmic group walking); Happy · cottage · diamonds · rubies · gems · lantern · singing
Opposites
ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGYheigh-ho ≠ hooray Exclamation of delight; hurrah · yahoo · yippee · woohoo · wow
ENERGY LEVELheigh-ho ≠ charge Cost or accusation; onward · let's do this · gung-ho · fired up · raring to go
Categories
exclamations: oh, yes, no, wow, hey; old exclamations: zounds, gadzooks, egad, egads, forsooth; archaic exclamations: alack, alas, egad, egads, fie; Old Greetings: good morrow, fare thee well, hail, well met, how now
- Familiarity
- Top 500,000
- Profile
- Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G