Yippie

Pronunciation: /ˈjɪpi/

Definitions of yippie

noun a person who is a member of a youth-oriented political movement

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a yippie from the dog when I came home.

A2 The children shouted 'yippie' when they won the game.

B1 The cowboy let out a yippie as he rode into town.

B2 The yippie of excitement filled the air as the concert began.

C1 Her yippie of joy echoed through the valley as she reached the mountain's summit.

C2 The yippie of the crowd could be heard for miles as the team scored the winning goal.

interjection used to express exuberance or joy

Example Sentences

A1 Yippie! I found my lost keys.

A2 Yippie! I passed my English exam.

B1 Yippie! I got a promotion at work.

B2 Yippie! I won the lottery.

C1 Yippie! I finally published my first novel.

C2 Yippie! I just got accepted into my dream university.

Examples of yippie in a Sentence

formal The team celebrated their victory with a resounding 'yippie'.

informal Yippie! We finally made it to the weekend!

slang Yippie, let's party tonight!

figurative Her heart skipped a beat and did a little yippie when she saw him.

Grammatical Forms of yippie

• past tense: yipped
• plural: yippies
• comparative: more yippie
• superlative: most yippie
• present tense: yippie
• future tense: will yippie
• perfect tense: have yippied
• continuous tense: is yipping
• singular: yippie
• positive degree: yippie
• infinitive: to yippie
• gerund: yipping
• participle: yipping

Origin and Evolution of yippie

First Known Use: 1967 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'yippie' originated as a playful combination of the words 'yip' and 'hippie'. It was used to describe a member of the Youth International Party, a countercultural group known for their anti-war protests and activism.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'yippie' has evolved to refer more broadly to someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, or unconventional in their beliefs or actions.