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
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Babies who contract whooping cough may have a cold-like illness, struggle to breathe or have apnea, the CDC said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The chicken jockey is already a fan favorite from the movie, with its appearance eliciting whoops and hollers from audiences.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
More preventable diseases could re-emerge next CNN: What should parents and people concerned about whooping cough do protect themselves?
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Babies who contract whooping cough may have a cold-like illness, struggle to breathe or have apnea, the CDC said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The chicken jockey is already a fan favorite from the movie, with its appearance eliciting whoops and hollers from audiences.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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Behind the door, Red groaned, then gave himself a self-motivating shout.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The shout was instantly memed, parodied by comedians, recreated by fans, echoed by celebrities, and even spoofed by The Minions.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 July 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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The inadvertent launch of the saucer was caught on videotape, as was the panic after Falcon’s older brother, Bradford, yelled that the 6-year-old could not be located.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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On July 5, 2025, Aaron came into my townhouse with his father and got within inches of my face and began yelling at me … with his right hand violently hit the bill of my hat with the back of his hand, which caused my hat to fly off my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The question of the dream’s content lingers, the foghorn hoot of a lone distant synth barely cutting through.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Verb
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There was a big group assembled on the other side of the street, huddled together under the orange cone of a street light, clapping and hollering and stamping their feet.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The kids are running around, hollering and screaming, having a good ‘ole time, and Frankie Beverly and Maze are blaring through the speakers.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Hearing the monkey’s cries— what of the child abandoned to the autumn wind?—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Sixty-years-and-change later, that’s still the rallying cry of drivers who regard the Porsche 911 as the best sports car in the world.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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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
Verb
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The meeting on Monday comes about a week after torrential downpours in the overnight hours of July 4 transformed the Guadalupe River into a roaring flood, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and trees.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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His showdown included five birdies and a roaring eagle on the 18th hole.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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