huzza

huz·zah

also huz·za  (hə-zä′)

interj.

Used to express joy, encouragement, or triumph.

n.

1. A shout of "huzzah."

2. A cheer.

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[Perhaps variant of Middle English hisse, heave!; see hoist.]

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