"hoo-boy" meaning in English

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Interjection

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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