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 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