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Etymology

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

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Interjection

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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!"

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References

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  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “yippee”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.