whooper

noun

whoop·er | \ ˈh(w)ü-pər

, ˈh(w)u̇-

\

Definition of whooper

: one that whoops specifically : whooping crane

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Birds in Louisiana’s young flock are gradually becoming mature enough to pair off — whoopers mate for life. — Washington Post, "Louisiana’s whooping crane comeback: 5 chicks this year," 13 July 2018 That's the year the fest moved to its current site, and its whooper is even more dooperish now. — Jim Stingl, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stingl: Answering your ridiculous Summerfest questions," 1 July 2017

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