Definitions

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  • interjection Used to get attention.
  • verb intransitive To give a cry of "yoohoo".

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Examples

  • SETI is not seeking messages -- a mere signal is enough (= "Ha!! you thought we were looking for neon signs that would read 'yoohoo'!")

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009

  • This day my husband awoke from his bathtub reverie to a "yoohoo" from the kitchen and realized Mrs.B. had just invited herself in and there was not much between him and her.

    Our Worst Neighbors Ever Slimbolala 2005

  • When the game was about to begin, somebody was saying "yoohoo" (with a high pitch) in the game.

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • When there was a first face-off, I could hear "yoohoo".

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • Yesterday I thought to play one match and it was pretty good game, except that I don't remember anything else than the "yoohoo" sound that one of the players kept saying every now and then.

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • After the first goal, another "yoohoo" took place.

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • After the first period, again this bloody "yoohoo" came there.

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • (If you've seen Ace Ventura 2 movie, where Ace was doing those "yoohoo" sounds in the presentation room you might get the picture about how this sounds).

    Game Producer Blog Juuso 2010

  • We drink the blood of our enemies and strawberry yoohoo!

    RvB Chapter 8 2008

  • I think "mickey" is New Zealander for "syringe filled with homeless junky vomit and yoohoo"

    USA VS. NEW ZEALAND IN ‘WHO’S STUPIDER’ 2008

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