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Heigh-ho — (h[imac] h[=o]), interj. An exclamation of surprise, joy, dejection, uneasiness, weariness, etc. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Heigh-Ho — is a song from Walt Disney s 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . It is sung by the group of seven dwarfs as they work at a mine with diamonds and rubies.The other Dwarf Chorus songs are Bluddle Uddle Um Dum and The Silly Song … Wikipedia
heigh-ho — 1550s, exclamation to express yawning, sighing, etc … Etymology dictionary
heigh — [hī, hā] interj. Archaic used to attract notice, show pleasure, express surprise, etc … English World dictionary
heigh-ho — [hī′hō′, hā′hō′] interj. Archaic used variously to express mild surprise, boredom, disappointment, fatigue, etc., or used as a greeting … English World dictionary
heigh — int. expressing encouragement or enquiry. Phrases and idioms: heigh ho expressing boredom, resignation, etc. Etymology: imit … Useful english dictionary
heigh-ho — I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ interjection Etymology: heigh + ho used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness and sometimes to serve as a cry of encouragement II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : flicker III … Useful english dictionary
heigh-ho — interjection Date: circa 1520 used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness or sometimes as a cry of encouragement … New Collegiate Dictionary
heigh — /hay, huy/, interj. (an exclamation used to call attention, give encouragement, etc.) [1565 75] * * * … Universalium
heigh-ho — /huy hoh , hay /, interj. (an exclamation of surprise, exultation, melancholy, boredom, or weariness.) [1545 55] * * * … Universalium
