happy, happy, joy, joy

English

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Etymology

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From a song in season 1, episode 12 (1992) of the American animated TV comedy The Ren & Stimpy Show.

Interjection

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happy, happy, joy, joy

  1. (colloquial) Synonym of oh joy (sarcastic exclamation of displeasure)
    • 2011, Judy M. Crouse, Temp Tales: An Exposé!, page 160:
      [] Oh happy, happy, joy, joy," I thought, "Another family run business, I can't wait."
    • 2022, Joy Ballentine, Slow Hands:
      Oh, happy, happy, joy, joy. The snow is falling heavier now, and the wind has picked up. It's just wicked cold.