Main Entry:

¹whoop

Pronunciation:

\ˈhüp, ˈhu̇p, ˈhwüp, ˈhwu̇p, ˈwüp, ˈwu̇p\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English whopen, houpen, from Anglo-French huper, of imitative origin

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment : shout2: to utter the cry of an owl : hoot3: to make the characteristic whoop of whooping cough4 a: to go or pass with a loud noise b: to be rushed through by acclamation or with noisy support <the bill whooped through both houses>transitive verb1 a: to utter or express with a whoop b: to urge, drive, or cheer on with a whoop2: to agitate in behalf of3: raise, boost <whoop up the price>

— whoop it up

1: to celebrate riotously : carouse2: to stir up enthusiasm