NYT Dictionary
YEEHAW
/ˌjiˈhɑː/InterjectionVerbAdjectiveYEE-hawyee-haw · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
An expression of joy or excitement, commonly associated with cowboys.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From gee and haw, words used to instruct a horse to turn in different directions.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.