yoo-hoo

[ yoo-hoo ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation to get someone's attention, in calling to another person, or the like.)

verb (used without object)

1. to get or attempt to get someone's attention by or as if by calling “yoo-hoo”:

   yoo-hooing across the back fence.

yoo-hoo

/ ˈjuːˌhuː /

interjection

1. a call to attract a person's attention

Word History and Origins

Origin of yoo-hoo¹

First recorded in 1920–25 but probably earlier, Americanism; imitative of the sound

Example Sentences

She looked young, 18, maybe, and was drinking from a can of Yoo-hoo.

From The Daily Beast

"Yoo-hoo—Custy's won the day—Beeny's scairtit," going up on the last syllable.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• address
• greet
• salute
• signal
• welcome