"hoo boy" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} hoo boy
  1. Used to express strong emotion, especially relief or mock dread. Synonyms: hoo doggy, whew, hoo-boy, hoo, boy
    Sense id: en-hoo_boy-en-intj-tLmHO3WQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2009, Richard Scrimger, The Boy from Earth, page 146",
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