Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yo-ho-ho

interjection
/joʊ hoʊ hoʊ/
Definition
A cheerful or boisterous exclamation typically associated with pirates.
Examples
  • The pirate shouted, ‘Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!’
  • During the festival, everyone joined in saying ‘Yo-ho-ho!’ as they danced.
Meaning
Used to express joviality or merriment, often in a pirate context.
Synonyms
  • Hooray
  • Yay
  • Hurrah