hoo
Britishpronoun
Etymology
Origin of hoo
from Old English heo
Example Sentences
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A trip to the orchard has always been my family’s go-to for a classic weekend—but hoo boy, has it changed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"All in all a bit of real boo hoo for its shareholders."
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024
And hoo, hoo, hoo boy do we have a sizzlin’-hot fajita platter of an economy!
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2023
"If this is their legal defense, hoo boy are they in for a rude awakening," agreed national security attorney Bradley Moss, suggesting the defense shows "they know they're going to lose at trial."
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2023
“Yoo hoo, Jerree . ..” He squinted at the street below but the boys were well hidden.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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