whoop-de-do
whoop–de–do
noun\ˌh(w)üp-dē-ˈdü, ˌh(w)u̇p-, -tē-\
Definition of WHOOP-DE-DO
1
: noisy and exuberant or attention-getting activity (as at a social affair or in a political campaign)
2
: a lively social affair
3
: agitated public discussion or debate
Variants of WHOOP-DE-DO
whoop–de–do or whoop–de–doo \ˌh(w)üp-dē-ˈdü, ˌh(w)u̇p-, -tē-\
Origin of WHOOP-DE-DO
probably irregular from 2whoop
First Known Use: 1929
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