whee
word
Definition
An exclamation used to show excitement, fun, or joy, especially when something is thrilling or enjoyable.
Usage & Nuances
'Whee' is very informal and usually used by children or in playful contexts. It often expresses delight when moving fast (like on a slide or swing). It's rarely used in serious or adult conversation except humorously.
Spanish: ¡wiii! - ¡uuuu! (expresión de diversión)Portuguese (BR): u-hu! - oba! (expressão de diversão)Portuguese (PT): u-hu! - üi! (expressão de diversão)Chinese (Simplified): 哇——（表示兴奋或刺激）Chinese (Traditional): 哇——（表示興奮或刺激）Hindi: हुर्रे! (मज़े या उत्साह के लिए)Arabic: ييي! (تعبير عن الفرح أو الحماس)Bengali: উই - ইয়াRussian: уи - вииJapanese: ウィー - わーいVietnamese: vui quá - uýKorean: 위이 - 우와Turkish: viii - vayUrdu: وی - وہیIndonesian: wii - horee
Example Sentences
The children shouted whee as they went down the slide.
basic
She laughed and said whee while swinging high.
basic
We all yelled whee as the roller coaster went fast.
basic
Whee, that was awesome! Let's do it again!
natural
He threw his arms up and yelled, 'whee!' as the boat hit the waves.
natural
Kids ran past shouting 'whee' in the park all afternoon.
natural