Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yoo-hoo

interjection
/ˈjuːhuː/
Definition
A cheerful call used to attract someone’s attention.
Examples
  • “Yoo-hoo! Over here!”
  • “She called out, ‘Yoo-hoo!’ to let her friends know she had arrived.”
Meaning
An informal way to express excitement or to greet someone from a distance.
Synonyms
  • hey
  • hello
  • hi
  • ahoy