Wahoo Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɑˈhu/, /wəˈhu

WAH-hoo, wuh-HOO

UK

wˈæhuː

WA-hue

Definition

"Wahoo" is an informal exclamation used to show excitement or happiness; it's also the name of a fast, large fish found in warm seas.

Usage & Nuances

As an exclamation, "wahoo" is very informal and playful, often used in spoken language and text to celebrate good news. When referring to the fish, it's used in fishing, culinary, or marine contexts. Do not confuse with "woohoo" (similar joyful exclamation). Rare in formal writing.

• Spanish: ¡guau! (expresión de alegría) - peto (pez)
• Portuguese (BR): oba! (expressão de alegria) - wahoo (peixe)
• Portuguese (PT): oba! (expressão de alegria) - wahoo (peixe)
• Chinese (Simplified): 哇呼！（表示高兴的喊声）- 裙带鱼
• Chinese (Traditional): 哇呼！（表示高興的喊聲）- 裙帶魚
• Hindi: वाहू! (खुशी का उत्साह) - वाहू मछली
• Arabic: واهو! (تعبير عن الفرح) - سمكة واهو
• Bengali: ওহু - ওহু মাছ
• Russian: вау - ваху (рыба)
• Japanese: わーい - カマスサワラ（魚）
• Vietnamese: wahoo - cá thu vua
• Korean: 와후 - 와후 (생선)
• Turkish: vayuu - wahoo balığı
• Urdu: واہو - واہو مچھلی
• Indonesian: wahoo - ikan wahoo

Example Sentences

Wahoo! We won the game!

basic

He shouted "wahoo" when he got the gift.

basic

The wahoo is a very fast fish.

basic

I just passed my exam, wahoo!

natural

They yelled "wahoo" as soon as the roller coaster started.

natural

Catching a wahoo is every angler’s dream.

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