OpenSynonym

wahoo

/wəˈhuː/

INTERJECTION

1. An expression of excitement and joy

An exclamation used to express excitement, enthusiasm, triumph, or happiness.

1.1. Celebrating success or victory

An enthusiastic exclamation expressing happiness, excitement, or triumph after achieving something or experiencing a success.

Synonyms

  • hooray
  • hurrah
  • hurray
  • huzzah
  • yippee
  • whoopee
  • yay
  • hot dog
  • three cheers

Antonyms

  • alas
  • alack
  • boo

Examples

  • The team celebrated their victory with a resounding wahoo that echoed through the stadium.
  • Wahoo! We finally finished the project ahead of schedule.

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1.2. Expressing amazement or enthusiasm

An informal exclamation used to show strong excitement, delight, or enthusiastic amazement about something enjoyable or impressive.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • aw
  • alas

Examples

  • Wahoo! This roller coaster ride is incredible!
  • The children shouted wahoo when they saw the spectacular fireworks.

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NOUN

2. A tropical game fish

A large, fast-swimming marine fish, Acanthocybium solandri, found in tropical and subtropical waters and valued as a game fish.

2.1. Acanthocybium solandri

A predatory ocean fish also known as ono, recognized for its elongated body, pointed snout, speed, and popularity among sport fishermen.

Synonyms

  • ono

Examples

  • The fishermen caught a large wahoo while fishing in the tropical Atlantic.

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NOUN

3. A North American tree

A common name for certain North American trees, including the winged elm and the eastern wahoo.

3.1. Winged elm

A deciduous North American tree, Ulmus alata, commonly called winged elm or wahoo, distinguished by corky wings along its branches.

Synonyms

  • winged elm

Examples

  • The winged wahoo grew along the woodland edge.

Related Words

  • Ulmus alata
  • elm
  • deciduous tree

3.2. Eastern burning bush

A North American shrub, Euonymus atropurpureus, also known as eastern wahoo or burning bush, noted for its distinctive reddish fruits.

Synonyms

  • eastern burning bush
  • burning bush

Examples

  • The eastern wahoo produced bright red fruits in the autumn.

Related Words

  • Euonymus atropurpureus
  • spindle tree
  • deciduous shrub