Definition of HUZZAH

huzzah

Plural: huzzahs

Intj

  • Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.
  • Used as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment, or approval.

Noun

  • A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.

Verb

Verb Forms: huzzahed, huzzahing, huzzahs

  • To shout a cheer; to express joy or triumph.
  • To cheer (someone or something) with a huzzah sound.

Examples

  • "Huzzah!" he exclaimed, laying down a perfectly placed J for massive points.

Origin / Etymology

Likely originally a hoisting cry, possibly related to hoise. Compare possibly cognate Swedish hissa (“to hoist; huzzah”), Spanish izar (“to hoist”) and French Ho, hisse! (“Hey, hoist!”). First attested in the 1570s.

Synonyms

heave, heave-ho, hooray, hurrah, hurray, well done

Scrabble Score: 30

huzzah: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
huzzah: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
huzzah: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

huzzah: valid Words With Friends Word