hurrahs

Cries of triumph

Hurrahs are shouts of joy, approval, or celebration—the plural of hurrah.

The word captures enthusiastic cheering: The crowd's hurrahs echoed through the stadium.

A final hurrah (or last hurrah) is a concluding effort or triumph before retirement or decline: The album was the band's last hurrah.

cheering

applause

Collective hand-clapping approval

shout · yell · whoop · roar · hoot · acclaim · exultation · jubilation · chant · rallying cry

celebration

festival

Organized public celebration

  • jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
  • carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
  • galaFestive formal occasion

fiesta · revelry · festivities · merriment · gaiety · jamboree · feast · fete · revelry · conviviality

enthusiasm

zeal

Intense driving devotion

passion · ardor · eagerness · energy · spiritedness · vigor · verve · elan · gusto · elation

victory

triumph

Resounding, celebrated victory

glory · achievement · champion · trophy · medal · podium · gold · title · finish line · crowning

Opposites
vocal expression of approval/disapproval

hurrahsboos

Shouts of disapproval

jeers · booing · hisses · groans · catcalls

emotional tone

hurrahsgroans

Low sounds of displeasure

boos · laments · moans · jeers · hisses

Phrases
Family

hurrah, hurrahed, hurrahing

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G