Hurrahs (en. Hurrahs)

/hʊˈrɑː/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A burst of voice expressing joy or acclaim.

The children cheered with hurrahs upon seeing the fireworks.

Les enfants ont poussé des hurrahs en voyant le feu d'artifice.

An exclamation of support or enthusiasm.

The supporters shouted hurrahs to encourage their team.

Les supporters ont lancé des hurrahs pour encourager leur équipe.

Uncertain origin, popular in English-speaking cultures to express joy.

to make hurrahs

To express joy or enthusiasm in a noisy way.

faire des hurrahs

to celebrate with hurrahs

Jubilee or celebration expressed by shouts or applause.

célébrer avec des hurrahs

ovation

A loud and enthusiastic welcome.

ovation

applause

The noise made by clapping hands in approval.

applaudissements

acclamation

An expression of approval or joy by shouting.

acclamation

To shout for joy informally.

Upon victory, everyone started to hurrah like crazy.

Lors de la victoire, tout le monde a commencé à hurrah comme des fous.

Used to playfully encourage.

He started to hurrah just to liven things up.

Il a commencé à hurrah juste pour mettre l'ambiance.