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Definition of whee

whee

/wiː/
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• interjection

1

Used to express delight, exuberance, or excitement, especially when experiencing rapid downward or swinging motion.

Example

""Whee!" shouted the little boy as he zoomed down the playground slide."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "whee" (an exclamation of delight) with the homophones "we" (the first-person plural pronoun) or "wee" (an adjective meaning very small).

• Rhymes for whee

• Nearby Words

wheatmeal
wheaton
wheaty
whee
wheedle
wheel
wheelbarrow

Word Origin & Etymology

Of imitative or expressive origin, first recorded in the mid-19th century as a natural vocalization of exhilarating motion or delight.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whee
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