Category:Hurrah

Hur*rah" Hur*ra", interj. Etym: [Cf. G., Dan., & Sw. hurra. Cf. Huzza.]

Defn: A word used as a shout of joy, triumph, applause, encouragement, or welcome. Hurrah! hurrah! for Ivry and Henry of Navarre. Macaulay.

hurrah Hur*rah", n.

Defn: A cheer; a shout of joy, etc. Hurrah's nest, state of utmost confusion. [Colloq. U.S.] A perfect hurrah's nest in our kitchen. Mrs. Stowe.

hurrah Hur*rah", v. i.

Defn: To utter hurrahs; to huzza.

hurrah Hur*rah", v. t.

Defn: To salute, or applaud, with hurrahs.