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yoo-hoo

interjection
\ ˈyü-(ˌ)hü How to pronounce yoo-hoo (audio) \

Definition of yoo-hoo

used to attract attention or as a call to persons

First Known Use of yoo-hoo

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for yoo-hoo

probably alteration of yo-ho, interjection used to attract attention — more at yahoo

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yoo-hoo

interjection

English Language Learners Definition of yoo-hoo

informal used to attract someone's attention or to call out to someone

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