1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
let out a whoop of joy
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2
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
he acts so rudely that I doubt he gives a whoop about other people's feelings
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Recent Examples of whoop
Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Elle Fanning, who plays a Hollywood starlet in the feature, wiped away tears and embraced Trier as the crowd whooped and hollered for her performance.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 May 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Disney also shared a scene where Hopps and Wilde go on holiday to a marsh resort, filled with hippos going down waterslides and a juggling seal — whoops, make that sea lion!
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Early signs of whooping cough in adults look very much like a common cold, Dr. Loafman says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Elle Fanning, who plays a Hollywood starlet in the feature, wiped away tears and embraced Trier as the crowd whooped and hollered for her performance.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 May 2025
Verb
The whoops and applause from family members and supporters in the crowd accompanied the rousing music and spectacular light show.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Disney also shared a scene where Hopps and Wilde go on holiday to a marsh resort, filled with hippos going down waterslides and a juggling seal — whoops, make that sea lion!
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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Was, who had been honored the night prior with the lifetime achievement award at the SFJAZZ Gala, also took the time to give a shout out to SFJAZZ’s executive artistic director.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Noisemakers and shouts greeted the announcement of each graduate’s name.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After Orange County prosecutors appealed his original five-year sentence, a man who chased, threatened and yelled racial slurs at a pregnant Black woman will be resentenced, facing a maximum sentence between 38 years to life in state prison.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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The caller said six or seven juveniles ran him off the road and yelled expletives at him and and flipped him off.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This Would Work' by Ann Garvin This book is an absolute hoot.—
Amy Poeppel,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Reading about being a turtle, on the other hand, is kind of a hoot.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts immediately began hollering.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Elle Fanning, who plays a Hollywood starlet in the feature, wiped away tears and embraced Trier as the crowd whooped and hollered for her performance.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Whatever happened to the political left’s cry that no one is above the law?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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The mournful cries of nearby Slow-Lows draw attention from other infected in the area, who plant themselves along the top of a picturesque hill waiting for the Alpha’s signal to attack.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Noun
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Discussing the tough time for the music industry, the character doesn’t show a lick of empathy for his team.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The underdogs roar at the Club World Cup The obstacles to Club World Cup supremacy are getting biblical.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The arena, roaring just a few minutes before at the start, quieted quickly.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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