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Synonyms of huzzah

15 similar words

Another word for huzzah is heave. Other synonyms of huzzah are heave-ho, hooray, cheer on, hurrah and hurray.

Synonyms and similar words for huzzah

interjectionUsed as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.

  • heave
  • heave-hoAn exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope.

interjectionUsed as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment, or approval.

verbTo cheer (someone or something) with a huzzah sound.

  • cheer onTo cheer and support (a team or individual); to barrack; to root for.
  • hurrahTo give a hurrah (to somebody).
  • hurrayTo cheer with a "hurray".
  • acclaimTo express great approval (for).
  • applaudTo praise, or express approval for something or someone.
  • hail
  • barrack AustraliaTo cheer for or support a team.
  • beclapTo clap for; to applaud.
  • cheerTo applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
  • clapTo applaud.
  • acclamate rareTo acclaim.
  • encheer obsoleteTo cheer; to encourage.

Meaning of huzzah

  1. interjection Used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.
  2. interjection Used as a cheer indicating exaltation, enjoyment, or approval.
  3. noun A cheer often associated with sailors, shouted by a group in praise of a thing or event.

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Questions about synonyms of huzzah

What is another word for huzzah?
Huzzah has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as heave, heave-ho, hooray, cheer on, hurrah, hurray, acclaim and applaud.
What does huzzah mean?
Huzzah means used as a call for coordinated physical effort, as in hoisting.

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