"yoo-hoo" meaning in English

See yoo-hoo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Audio: en-uk-Yoo hoo.ogg [Received-Pronunciation]
Head templates: {{en-interj}} yoo-hoo
  1. Alternative form of yoohoo Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: yoohoo

Alternative forms

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