hoorays

Shouts of joy

Hoorays is the plural of hooray, a shout of joy or approval: The crowd erupted in hoorays as the team took the field.

It can also be the third-person singular verb form: She hoorays every small victory.

cheering

applause

Collective hand-clapping approval

hurrahs · yells · rooting · ovation · bravo · encore · acclaim · acclamation · clamor · uproar

approval

praise

Expression of approval

commendation · plaudits · adulation · endorsement · affirmation · validation · recognition · appreciation · congratulations · salute

triumph

victory

Defeating an opponent

conquest · glory · feat · accomplishment · breakthrough · milestone · coup · masterstroke · overcoming · champion

celebration

party

Gathering for celebration

  • festivalOrganized public celebration
  • galaFestive formal occasion
  • jubileeSpecial anniversary observance

fiesta · carnival · revelry · festivities · bash · shindig · fete · banquet · toast · champagne

Categories
Opposites
crowd response

hooraysboos

Shouts of disapproval

jeers · hisses · catcalls · booing · raspberries

emotional expression

hooraysboos

Shouts of disapproval

groans · laments · wails · sighs · moans

Phrases
Family

hooray, hoorah, hoorahs

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G