whooped; whooping; whoops
Definition of whoop
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment : shout
2
: to utter the cry or call of an animal (such as an owl or gibbon)
3
: to make the characteristic whoop of whooping cough
4a
: 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
1a
: to utter or express with a whoop
b
: to urge, drive, or cheer on with a whoop
2
: to agitate in behalf of
whoop it up
1
: to celebrate riotously : carouse
2
: to stir up enthusiasm
whoop
nounDefinition of whoop (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a loud yell expressive of eagerness, exuberance, or jubilation
—often used interjectionally
b
: a shout of hunters or of people in battle or pursuit
2
: the loud cry or call of an animal (such as an owl, whooping crane, or gibbon) that resembles the sound of the word whoop
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
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The first known use of whoop was in the 14th century
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