hur·rah (hʊ-rä', -rô', hə-) also hoo·ray or hur·ray (-rā')
interj.
Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory.

n.

1. A shout of "hurrah."
2. Excitement; fanfare.

v., -rahed, also -rayed, or -rayed, -rah·ing, -ray·ing, or -ray·ing, -rahs, -rays, or -rays.

v.tr.
To applaud, cheer, or approve (someone or something) by shouting "hurrah."

v.intr.
To shout "hurrah."

[Alteration of HUZZAH.]

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