"wahey" meaning in English

See wahey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} wahey
  1. Expressing exhilaration or delight. Synonyms: woohoo, yahoo
    Sense id: en-wahey-en-intj-UjXfguZ8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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