hurrahing

Crying out joyfully

Hurrahing is shouting "hurrah" or similar expressions of enthusiasm and approval.

It suggests repeated or sustained cheering: The crowd was hurrahing as the team took the field.

The word can also describe celebrating boisterously or making a commotion.

celebration

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

roaring · applause · acclaim · jubilation · exultation · bravo · yelling · chanting · clapping · ovation

Opposites
vocal expression of approval vs. disapproval

hurrahingbooing

Vocal expression of disapproval

jeering · hissing · catcalling · heckling · groaning

enthusiasm vs. dejection

hurrahingmourning

Period following loss

lamenting · weeping · groaning · wailing · sighing

Family

hooray, hurray, hurrah, hurrahs, huzzah, hurrahed

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