whoop

[wuːp]

whoop Definition

  • 1a loud, excited shout of joy or happiness
  • 2a loud cry made by a person whooping cough

Using whoop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whoop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children let out a whoop of excitement when they saw the ice cream truck.

  • Example

    He gave a whoop of triumph when he won the race.

  • Example

    The sound of his whoops echoed through the forest.

whoop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whoop

Phrases with whoop

  • to express enthusiasm or support for something

    Example

    I don't give a whoop about what anyone else thinks.

  • whoop it up

    to celebrate or party in a noisy or boisterous way

    Example

    We're going to whoop it up at the club tonight!

  • whoop-de-do

    an expression of sarcastic or ironic enthusiasm

    Example

    Oh, whoop-de-do, you finished your homework on time.

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Summary: whoop in Brief

The term 'whoop' [wuːp] refers to a loud, excited shout of joy or happiness, as well as a loud cry made by a person with whooping cough. It can be used to express enthusiasm or support, as in 'I don't give a whoop about what anyone else thinks,' or to describe a celebration or party, as in 'We're going to whoop it up at the club tonight!'

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