whee

interjection

ˈ(h)wē How to pronounce whee (audio)
Definition of wheenext
as in hey
how delightful whee! that was a fun ride

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whee
  1. hey
  2. ha
Interjection
  • Like, hey, here is Match Window 14, and here are the fixtures for that match week.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There are no dates or prices available for the USA at this point, but hey, there's always the 675SS, which now sells for an equally outrageous US$7,499.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • La libertad de Venezuela nunca ha sido una causa lejana para mí.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ha
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“Whee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whee. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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