boo-ya
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An exclamation of joy, excitement or triumph.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
1996, Jerry Maguire (film) -- Catch the ball!' BOO YA! Touchdown! I make miracles happen! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116695/quotes
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boo-ya” mean?
An exclamation of joy, excitement or triumph.
Is “boo-ya” formal or informal?
boo-ya is generally slang.