Yippee
/ˈjɪp.i/noun
An exclamation expressing exuberant joy or triumph.
Did you know?Yippee belongs to a class of expressive words whose origins imitate vocal sounds rather than descending from a clear ancient root, showing language forming directly from emotion.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century
English
yip
“A short, sharp bark or cry; probably imitative in origin.”
Early 20th Century
English
yippie
“An expressive cry of excitement or delight, formed from yip with an emphatic ending.”
1920s
English
yippee
“A variant exclamation expressing joy, enthusiasm, or triumph.”
Modern English
English
yippee
“A cheerful exclamation meaning approximately “hooray!” or “I’m delighted!””