Definition of whoopee cushion
: a cushion that makes a sound like the breaking of wind when sat upon
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Alfred Hitchcock planted whoopee cushions on seats, dyed food blue and reversed the order in which courses were served, beginning with dessert, all to toy with guests.
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The chattering teeth, whoopee cushions, rubber chickens and, yes, the fake vomit.
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After all, the largest knock on Sumlin has been his ability to go full whoopee cushion in November and December after strong starts.
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First Known Use of whoopee cushion
1953
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Definition of whoopee cushion for English Language Learners
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: a rubber bag filled with air that is used as a joke and that makes a loud, rude noise when someone sits on it
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