Meaning & use

yippee

interjection·Everyday

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used to express happiness, excitement, or triumph.

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Yippee! We finally won the championship!

The kids shouted 'yippee' as the roller coaster crested the first hill.

A note on using this word

A lighthearted, informal exclamation typically used by or around children, or in a playful tone among adults.

Words with a similar meaning

hoorayyay

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