Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heehaw
noun
/ˈhiːhɔː/
Definition
A loud, braying sound made by a donkey; also used informally to signify loud laughter or a boisterous reaction.
Examples
- The donkey let out a loud heehaw, startling everyone in the barn.
- After hearing the joke, the audience responded with a collective heehaw.
Meaning
Heehaw is often associated with the sound that donkeys make. In informal contexts, it can express joy, hilarity, or amusement in a jovial manner.
Synonyms
- bray
- neigh
- laugh
