sis boom bah

English

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɑː

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.

Usage notes
  • Often proceeded or succeeded by rah rah

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