yippee

• yipee, yippie

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

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌjɪˈpi/

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• Rhymes: -iː

yippee

1. Used to express excitement.

   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!"

• yippee ki-yay
• yippee skippy