huzzah

noun

huz·​zah (ˌ)hə-ˈzä How to pronounce huzzah (audio)
variants or huzza
Synonyms of huzzahnext
: an expression or shout of acclaim
—often used interjectionally to express joy or approbation

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Her final months in office have included great huzzahs in her honor, including receiving the Charlotte Rotary Club’s Excellence in Leadership Award and being named Charlotte Woman of the Year. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025 Dallas lost Joe Pavelski to retirement, and huzzah, but added Brendan Smith, Matt Dumba and Ilya Lyubushkin to the defensive mix. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024

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First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of huzzah was in 1573

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huzzah

interjection
huz·​zah
variants or huzza
(ˌ)hə-ˈzä How to pronounce huzzah (audio)
—used to express joy or approval

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