whoop

¹whoop

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

Definition of WHOOP

intransitive verb

1

: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment : shout

2

: to utter the cry of an owl : hoot

3

: to make the characteristic whoop of whooping cough

4

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 verb

1

a : to utter or express with a whoop

b : to urge, drive, or cheer on with a whoop

2

: to agitate in behalf of

3

: raise, boost <whoop up the price>

— whoop it up

1

: to celebrate riotously : carouse

2

: to stir up enthusiasm

Examples of WHOOP

1. The children whooped with joy at the sight of all the presents.

Origin of WHOOP

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with WHOOP

bloop, coop, croup, droop, drupe, dupe, goop, group, hoop, loop, loupe, poop, roup, scoop, sloop, snoop, soup, stoop, stoup, stupe, swoop, troop, troupe

²whoop

noun

Definition of WHOOP

1

a : a loud yell expressive of eagerness, exuberance, or jubilation —often used interjectionally

b : a shout of hunters or of men in battle or pursuit

2

: the cry of an owl : hoot

3

: the crowing intake of breath following a paroxysm in whooping cough

4

: a minimum amount or degree : the least bit <not worth a whoop>

Examples of WHOOP

1. <let out a whoop of joy>
2. <he acts so rudely that I doubt he gives a whoop about other people's feelings>

First Known Use of WHOOP

14th century

Related to WHOOP

Synonyms

cry, holler, hoot, howl, shout, yell, yowl

Related Words

ejaculation, interjection; scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp; bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar; caterwaul, plaint, wail

Near Antonyms

mumble, murmur, mutter; gasp, whimper, whisper