heigh
/heɪ/
interjection
- An old-fashioned exclamation used to express encouragement, cheerfulness, or to get attention, often found in songs or poetry.
- Heigh, did you see that beautiful sunrise?
- "Heigh, ho! Let's get to work!" the sailors sang as they pulled the ropes.
- The old folk song began with a cheerful "Heigh, nonny nonny!"
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