huzza

A crowd lets out a huzza for the winning team.

Definition

1. Interjection:

   • A cry of joy or approval: "huzza" is an exclamation used to express delight, triumph, or encouragement, similar to "hurrah" or "hurray."

2. Noun:

   • A shout of joy or acclamation: "huzza" refers to the sound or act of cheering, often in a group setting to celebrate a victory or show support.

3. Verb:

   • To shout "huzza" in celebration: To utter this exclamation as a way of expressing joy or encouragement.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:

  • Huzza! We have won the match! (A cry of triumph after a victory.)

• Noun:

  • The crowd gave a loud huzza for the returning hero. (A collective cheer of approval.)

• Verb:

  • The soldiers huzzaed as the general passed by. (They shouted in celebration.)

Advanced Usage

• "to give a huzza": to offer a cheer or shout of support.

  • The audience gave a hearty huzza at the end of the performance. (They applauded enthusiastically.)

• "huzza for [someone]": a phrase used to toast or praise someone.

  • Huzza for the captain! (A shout of praise for the leader.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hurrah (interj/n/v): a more common variant of "huzza," used in the same way.

  • Hurrah for the holidays! (A joyful exclamation.)

• Hurray (interj/n/v): another spelling variant.

  • Three cheers: hip, hip, hurray! (A standard cheer.)

Synonyms

• Cheers: shouts of joy or encouragement.
• Acclamation: loud and enthusiastic approval.
• Praise: expression of approval or admiration.

Related Idioms

• Three cheers for [someone]: a traditional cry of support, often ending with "huzzah" or "hurrah."

  • Three cheers for the bride and groom: hip, hip, huzzah! (A celebratory toast.)

• Hip, hip, huzzah: a common chant used to lead a cheer.

  • The leader shouted "Hip, hip!" and the crowd responded "Huzzah!" (A call-and-response cheer.)