Etymology

woohoo

W4O1O1H4O1O1

Today it means: Used to express sudden or exuberant joy, happiness, excitement, approval or delight. Full definition →

First used 2004
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The story

From the interjection woohoo.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2004 To engage in sexual intercourse, especially as referenced in The Sims video game series.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.