whee

interjection

ˈ(h)wē

Synonyms of whee next

—used to express delight or exuberance

Examples of whee in a Sentence

whee! that was a fun ride

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whee was in 1898

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whee

interjection

—used to express delight or high spirits

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whee

interjection

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