whoop
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1whoop

verb \ˈhüp, ˈhp, ˈhwüp, ˈhwp, ˈwüp, ˈwp\

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

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

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