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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as in to shout
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Recent Examples of whoop
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
Cameron Brink announced her engagement, drawing a stream of online whoops from fellow WNBA players.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s because Wednesday’s Oregon-Ohio State Rose Bowl is an intra-conference affair — one made possible when the Buckeyes whooped SEC foe Tennessee in the first round.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This year, Marshall Field’s, whoops, Macy’s, windows, which traditionally appear around Thanksgiving, popped up in early November.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
Cameron Brink announced her engagement, drawing a stream of online whoops from fellow WNBA players.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Along with the star guard, the crowd was also glad to see that Asher appeared mostly unscathed, clapping and whooping for the good sport as the game resumed.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s because Wednesday’s Oregon-Ohio State Rose Bowl is an intra-conference affair — one made possible when the Buckeyes whooped SEC foe Tennessee in the first round.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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In her speech, Gadot gave a sweet shout out to her daughters and husband Jaron Varsano.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The team of masons, covered in dust and sweat, had been working in the ruins of the Altadena house for hours when a shout echoed across the wreckage.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
25 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Characters yell confessions and spew insults from across rooms and tables.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Outside the Latvian Cultural Center, Fisk yells at Sheila - who hasn't revealed Daniel's part in the leak - about the news, demanding an all-hands meeting to find out who leaked the story.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other vehicles honked while driving by, or whooped and hollered to show support.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Monday night, Fox comedian Greg Gutfeld’s very first quip was about Reid, and his studio audience cheered and hollered with approval.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For weeks now, Haiti’s volatile capital has been caught between cries and gunfire, armed gangs and mass exodus, and anxiety and silence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the theatre, though, peals of laughter drowned out Melton’s cries and the scene’s devastatingly anticlimactic end.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Duhaime says that's because of the Roman numerals of Super Bowl LIX (which sounds like licks).—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The crowd roared as Thomas moved to 11-under on the day.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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