Where does “rah” come from?

rah (English) comes from English hurrah, from German hurra — hooray.

rah (English): An exclamation of encouragement; A person with a...

Definitions

  1. An exclamation of encouragement; A person with a...

Ancestry of “rah”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishhurrahExpressing approval, appreciation, or happiness;...
2Germanhurrahooray
Every word from German hurra →Every word from English hurrah →