whoop

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

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