chiefly West
as in hey
how delightful the rodeo rider shrieked, "Wahoo!" as he collected his prize money

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Interjection
  • But hey, her Texas accent was pretty good, at least to my northerner ear.
    Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
  • So, hey, Miami, how about a good, old-fashioned porch party?
    Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Interjection
  • But there’s more to these shades than meets the eye (ha), and the Lola packs as big a performance punch as nearly any other option on this list.
    Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
  • Su trabajo ha sido reconocido con premios de Florida Society of News Editors y Society for Profesional Journalists.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Interjection
  • Mason plays Stella, an up and coming hat designer who is attempting to wow socialite Rosalind (Peete) with the perfect, showstopping look for the Louisville Derby.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
  • Read on to discover the best linen spray options to freshen your bedspread, wow overnight visitors, or even use to perk up your wardrobe staples pre-laundry day.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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“Wahoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wahoo. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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