WORD MEANING

Yahoo meaning

YAH-hoo · noun

An informal exclamation expressing excitement, joy, or enthusiasm.

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Other meanings

A web services provider known for its search engine, email, and news services.

A term used to describe a rude, noisy, or uncultured person, originating from Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels'.

YAHOO can refer to an exclamation, a company name, or a literary term depending on context.

Examples

He shouted 'Yahoo!' when he won the race.

The old novel described a creature called a Yahoo in its story.

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