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Hoo-Hoo
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English
Etymology
From the hooting call of a lumberjack to his co-workers in the woods.
Proper noun
Short for The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, a fraternal organization for lumbermen.
en 1958 Proceedings of the Annual Northwest Wood Products Clinic Hoo-Hoo leadership, aware of increasing recognition of Hoo-Hoo as an important factor in the industry, realizes that Hoo-Hoo must develop responsibility and active participation in general industry programs of promotion and education.
en 1976 Australian Forest Industries Journal - Volume 42 67 It was stressed that Hoo-Hoo members should endeavour to increase their knowledge on this subiect in order that they might effectively communicate industry facts to members of their own families and fellow workers.
en 2007 Crash Gordon and the Mysteries of Kingsburg Derek Swannson 35 0615154166 He says they're all in for a huge treat tonight because the Chief Executive Officer of Hoo-Hoo International—the Snark of the Universe—has flown in all the way from Alabama just to be with them.
Noun
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A member of Hoo-Hoo.
en 1917 National Magazine - Volume 46 244 There have been initiated into the order nearly thirty thousand Hoo-Hoos scattered all over the entire world.
en 1943 American Lumberman 40 The fifty-3econd annual convention of the International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo was a radical departure from the previous meetings held at a central place, with members traveling across the States to fraternize with fellow Hoo-Hoo.
en 1994 Oregon Judy Jewell 103 A couple of Hoo-Hoos I knew, dragged me out to my rig and drove me home.