hui
Pronunciation: /ˈhui̯/
“hui” is a Finnish word. Its 2 meanings in English:
interjection
- oh! (an exclamation when scared or startled)
noun
Etymology
Related to Karelian hui. Possibly onomatopoeic, but may also be borrowed. Compare Swedish huj, German hui.
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