"hoo, boy" meaning in English

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Interjection

Rhymes: -ɔɪ Head templates: {{en-interj}} hoo, boy
  1. Alternative form of hoo boy Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: hoo boy
    Sense id: en-hoo,_boy-en-intj-ne4upw5f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2016, Jean Tennant, Ghost Boy",
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