Word of the Day - Huzzah

[debodun]

Huzzah (noun) - an expression used to show approval or delight; hurrah.

A hearty huzzah arouse from the crowd after the fireworks display.

 

[Lavinia]

I was surprised to find the word 'huzzah' in my English dictionary, as I thought it was yet another American invention.

 

[ohioboy]

A firey horse and a hi-ho Silver, huzza.

 

[JonSR77]

 

[JonSR77]

this is fun...

Dictionary of Obscure Words...

https://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I was surprised to find the word 'huzzah' in my English dictionary, as I thought it was yet another American invention.

I’ve read it more in older English literature… for example, “when the Captain announced an extra ration of grog for all the crew, there was a jubilant ‘huzzah!’ “

 

[RubyK]

If you ever attended a Renaissance Fair, you would hear people yelling, "Huzzah" all day.