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heigh-ho

interjection
\ ˈhī-ˈhō How to pronounce heigh-ho (audio) , ˈhā-\

Definition of heigh-ho

—used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness or sometimes as a cry of encouragement

First Known Use of heigh-ho

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

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