NYT Dictionary

HURRAH

/həˈɹɑː/
InterjectionNounVerbhur-RAHhur-rah · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

Etymology

Origin: German

Unknown. Possibly adopted from German hurra, itself of uncertain origin, or possibly an alteration of huzzah.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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