"sooey" meaning in All languages combined

See sooey on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

IPA: /ˌsuːˈi/ [General-American], /suˈi/ [General-American] Forms: sooee [alternative], soo wee [alternative], soo-wee [alternative], soowee [alternative]
Etymology: Uncertain, perhaps related to sow. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-interj}} sooey
  1. A cry to get the attention of swine. Related terms: suey

Alternative forms

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