yippee

English

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Etymology

Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection).[1]

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌjɪ.ˈpi/
  • Audio (RP)(file)
  • Rhymes: -iː

Interjection

yippee

  1. Used to express joy or elation.
    Synonyms: whoopee, yay, yeah, whee
    • 1994, Frasier, episode 2.05:
      You'll understand, though, if I don't jump up and down and yell "Yippee!"

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References
  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “yippee”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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