yippee
word
Definition
An informal exclamation used to express excitement, happiness, or triumph.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful, mostly used by children or in lighthearted situations. Common in spoken English and less often written except in dialogue. Similar to 'hooray', but 'yippee' feels more childish or enthusiastic. Not used in formal settings.
Spanish: ¡bieeen! - ¡viva! - ¡genial!Portuguese (BR): oba! - viva! - que legal!Portuguese (PT): oba! - viva! - que fixe!Chinese (Simplified): 耶！ - 太好了！Chinese (Traditional): 耶！ - 太好了！Hindi: यिप्पी! - वाह!Arabic: يا سلام! - رائع!Bengali: ইয়াহু - ইয়ে - বাহRussian: ура - ураган! - йухуJapanese: やったー - わーいVietnamese: ya-hoo - tuyệt quá - hoan hôKorean: 야호 - 와! - 신난다Turkish: yaşasın - oh be - yaşaaaUrdu: واہ جی - ہیپی - خوشی سے نعرہIndonesian: hore - asyik - mantap
Example Sentences
Yippee, it's finally Friday!
basic
I got an A on my test, yippee!
basic
We can go to the park today, yippee!
basic
Yippee! School is out for summer!
natural
We won the game, yippee!
natural
My package arrived three days early. Yippee!
natural