Meanings
alternative woo-hay · alternative wuhay · alternative woohey
- Synonym of whoo, expressing excitement or joy.
Woohay, I feel less like a stranger now…
2001, Gatsby, “Inaptonyms”, in Wordsmith.org4 more examples
Well, I think vegetable oil is a BATTER option to fossil fuels. Woohay!
2004 May 25, Cubesville, “Alternative fuel -- veggie style!”, in The Modern AntiquarianI'd say 'Woohay, remember the day?' If I had one last wish, I'd ask you to kiss these lips goodbye.
2010, Left Boy, “Best Friend”, in GeniusThis is a kooky deep existentialism with Ka-pow Kapazz! Woohay!
2014 April 4, Ruth Chang (int. Richard Marshall), “the existentialist of hard choices”, in 3:AM Magazine…The couple beside her hauled their considerable asses off their stools. “Woohey, drunk,” said the woman.
2018 June 12, Becky Hagenston, “Storage and Retrieval”, in Oxford AmericanSynonyms: aah, alright, 'ave it, ay, ayy, awesome, aww yeah, boo-ya
Synonyms & antonyms
interjectionSynonym of whoo, expressing excitement or joy.
Origin
Onomatopoeic, perhaps a blend of woohoo + hey.
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woohay. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/woohay
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