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yahoos

/ˈjəhuːz/

NOUN

1. Rude, uncouth, or uncivilized people

Plural of yahoo, referring to rough, coarse, loud, or uncouth people who behave in an uncivilized, vulgar, or socially inappropriate manner.

1.1. Boorish and uncivilized behavior

People who are rude, noisy, coarse, or lacking in manners and social refinement, often behaving in an obnoxious or inconsiderate way.

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  • boors
  • louts
  • oafs
  • brutes
  • clods
  • churls
  • roughnecks

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1.2. Foolish or unintelligent people

People regarded as stupid, ignorant, foolish, or lacking good judgment, often used as an insulting or humorous expression.

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2. Loud cries of excitement or enthusiasm

Plural of yahoo, referring to loud, enthusiastic shouts or exclamations expressing joy, excitement, or celebration.

2.1. Joyful and celebratory shouts

Loud expressions of happiness, excitement, or enthusiasm, especially when celebrating a victory, enjoying an exciting experience, or expressing collective joy.

Synonyms

  • whoops
  • cheers
  • shouts
  • cries
  • exclamations

Examples

  • As the team celebrated their championship victory, a chorus of yahoos filled the stadium.
  • The rowdy group of friends unleashed a series of loud yahoos as they plunged into the refreshing pool.
  • Late into the night, the campground echoed with the joyful yahoos of campers around the bonfire.
  • Despite the quiet library atmosphere, a burst of yahoos erupted from the group of students who just aced their exams.
  • The riders on the thrilling roller coaster couldn't help but release a collective of exhilarated yahoos as they zoomed down the tracks.

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