Heigh-ho — (h[imac] h[=o]), interj. An exclamation of surprise, joy, dejection, uneasiness, weariness, etc. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heigh-ho — 1550s, exclamation to express yawning, sighing, etc … Etymology dictionary
heigh — [hī, hā] interj. Archaic used to attract notice, show pleasure, express surprise, etc … English World dictionary
heigh-ho — [hī′hō′, hā′hō′] interj. Archaic used variously to express mild surprise, boredom, disappointment, fatigue, etc., or used as a greeting … English World dictionary
heigh-ho — verb To chant heigh ho , a cadence count used for synchronized walking, marching, pulling, lifting, etc. 1927 Porterfield, William M. Bamboo and its uses in China, Chinese Government Bureau of Economic Information, Booklet Series 2, p40. Cited in … Wiktionary
heigh — int. expressing encouragement or enquiry. Phrases and idioms: heigh ho expressing boredom, resignation, etc. Etymology: imit … Useful english dictionary
heigh-ho — I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ interjection Etymology: heigh + ho used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness and sometimes to serve as a cry of encouragement II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : flicker III … Useful english dictionary
heigh-ho — interjection Date: circa 1520 used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness or sometimes as a cry of encouragement … New Collegiate Dictionary
heigh — /hay, huy/, interj. (an exclamation used to call attention, give encouragement, etc.) [1565 75] * * * … Universalium
heigh-ho — /huy hoh , hay /, interj. (an exclamation of surprise, exultation, melancholy, boredom, or weariness.) [1545 55] * * * … Universalium