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hooie

hooie interjection: an expression of relief. Also the alternative form of hooey.

Interjection

  1. (Southern US) An expression of relief.
    • I am all done. Hooie!

Also used as

hooie is also the alternative form of hooey.

Origin of hooie

Compare German hui. See hooey for more.

Questions about hooie

What does hooie mean?
Hooie means an expression of relief.
What part of speech is hooie?
Hooie is an interjection.

Words near hooie in the dictionary

  1. hoohaas
  2. hoohah
  3. hoohahs
  4. hoohar
  5. hoohars
  6. hooie
  7. hoojah
  8. hoojahs
  9. hook
  10. hook above
  11. hook and eye

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