Yeehaw

//ˌjiːˈhɔː// adj, intj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To shout yee-haw, or exclaim in a similar manner.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to cowboys or the southern United States.
Intj
  1. 1
    An expression of joy or excitement, commonly associated with cowboys. Southern-US, US, Western

Etymology

From gee and haw, words used to instruct a horse to turn in different directions.

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