adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
with a gorilla-like bellow; hooting "ooh ooh"
Mimics the deep, chest-beating call of a gorilla. Often used adverbially with と or as a する verb to describe the action of making such sounds.
ゴリラがウホウホと胸を叩いた。
The gorilla beat its chest with a bellow.
動物園のゴリラがウホウホし
The gorilla at the zoo is hooting.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
in high spirits; happily; excitedly
Describes a person or group acting boisterously, often with loud, playful vocalizations reminiscent of a gorilla's hooting. Can be used with する to mean 'to get excited and make noise'.
子供たちはプレゼントをもらってウホウホ喜んでいる。
The children are excitedly happy after receiving presents.
彼は宝くじが当たってウホウホしている。
He's in high spirits after winning the lottery.