English

Interjection

sis boom bah

1. an exclamation of encouragement
   • The term is popular in U.S. high school and college cheers.
   • It has also been used by Bugs Bunny in the iconic cartoon, "Super-Rabbit"

     Bugs: Bricka bracka fia cracka sis boom bah! Bugs Bunny! Bugs Bunny! RAH! RAH! RAH!

2. (dated) The characteristic sound made by a firecracker.

Synonyms

• hooray
• hurrah
• hurray
• huzza

Usage notes

• Often proceeded or succeeded by rah rah

See also

• cheering