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hee-haw

Syllabification: (hee-haw)
Pronunciation: /ˈhē ˌhô/

Definition of hee-haw

noun

  • the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.
  • [as modifier] informal relating to or denoting unsophisticated rural humor and attitudes:hee-haw manners

verb

[no object]
  • make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.

Origin:

early 19th century: imitative

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