heigh-ho
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of heigh-ho
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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It was more of a “ho-hum” than a “heigh-ho” at the box office this weekend, as Walt Disney Co.’s latest live-action remake “Snow White” arrived in theaters.
From Los Angeles Times
He also described the performances of the songs Heigh-Ho and Whistle While You Work as "stylishly choreographed and rousingly performed".
From BBC
All presented in a meticulous hand-drawn style, the classic also featured iconic tunes such as “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “Whistle While You Work” and “Heigh-Ho.”
From Washington Times
“Heigh-ho, heigh-ho. It’s home from work we go.”
From Los Angeles Times
When they were younger, Okuda did feel a bit sad when her daughter and son would see her off at the door, singing, “Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s work she loves to go,” to the tune in Walt Disney’s “Snow White.”
From Seattle Times
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