interjection
- An exclamation used to express joy, approval, or encouragement.
Usage: informal; chiefly historical or literary
noun
- A shout or cheer of 'huzza'; an expression of enthusiasm or celebration.
Usage: informal; chiefly historical or literary
verb
- To shout 'huzza'; to cheer or applaud enthusiastically.
Usage: informal; chiefly historical or literary
Examples
- Huzza! The team has won the championship!
- The crowd let out a mighty huzza when the hero returned home.
- The soldiers huzzaed as their general rode past on horseback.
- Three huzzas for the birthday girl!
- The audience huzzaed and clapped their hands in delight.
- Huzza for liberty and justice!
- The sailors huzzaed when they spotted land after weeks at sea.