Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heigh-ho
interjection
/ˈheɪ hō/
Definition
An expression of weariness or resignation, often used to indicate a sense of giving in to circumstances.
Examples
- Heigh-ho! Another day of work awaits us.
- After a long journey, he sighed and said, ‘Heigh-ho, at least we made it!’
- Feeling overwhelmed with tasks, she exclaimed, ‘Heigh-ho, I’ll manage somehow!’
Meaning
Used to convey a feeling of tiredness, disappointment, or sometimes cheerfulness in the face of frustration or difficulty.
Synonyms
- oh well
- alas
- whew
- c’est la vie
