Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yippee

/ˌjɪˈpi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables: yippee
IPA: /ˌjɪˈpi/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to express excitement or joy.

Example Sentences

"You'll understand, though, if I don't jump up and down and yell "Yippee!""
"While they are not saying “yippee, look what AI can do” (in fact, some say they are trying to highlight risks), by publishing in scientific journals, they are risking lending credibility to the very idea of using AI in problematic, physiognomic ways."

Etymology

Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection). Compare Dutch joepie (“yippee”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌjɪˈpi/

Inflected Forms

yipee (alternative) yippie (alternative)

Phrases

yippee ki-yay yippee skippy yippee creature

Synonyms

whee whoopee yay yeah yippee ki-yay

Rhymes With

be he we me she see three free de tv key sea

Questions

How do you pronounce yippee?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌjɪˈpi/.
What does yippee mean?: Used to express excitement or joy.
Where does yippee come from?: Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection). Compare Dutch joepie (“yippee”).

How to pronounce yippee

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