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
Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
In fact, about a third of infants who contract whooping cough under the age of 1 need treatment in a hospital, according to the CDC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, for people with ADHD, procrastination may be more of a pattern than an occasional whoops!
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Slick promotional videos still available on Facebook and other social media sites show professional dancers sliding down the yacht’s pole while promoters shake up Champagne bottles and soak crowds seen whooping from the water.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
In fact, about a third of infants who contract whooping cough under the age of 1 need treatment in a hospital, according to the CDC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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The other, posted to Instagram, reportedly showed a trans high school athlete (a minor) winning a track and field event, along with disapproving shouts from onlookers, per the decision.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
24 Apr. 2025
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The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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In the heated moments before Shriner was shot on April 8, police officers are seen in the videos behind a tall fence yelling at Shriner to put down her gun as loud helicopters circle overhead.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the montage of multiple bodycam video recordings, multiple officers are heard yelling repeatedly at a woman identified by the LAPD as Lauren.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The only clue to his departure was the next hoot, now 50 yards distant.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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And to see the fans jumping up onstage and having fun, that’s a real hoot.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since the theatrical release of Minecraft last Friday, dozens of videos have hit social media showing young audiences hooting, hollering, jumping from their seats, and throwing popcorn during certain scenes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In any case, despite critics’ cries of greenwashing and corporate astroturfing, there is still value to these devices.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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This tender and slow hour isn’t for the restless, but a cathartic cry waits for those who make it to the end.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stuff like the marching band doesn’t make a lick of sense.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Mar. 2025
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Couldn’t find the country on a map, couldn’t speak a lick of Japanese.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Stock futures were roaring into the green Wednesday after President Trump pulled back from threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell — the latest twist in a week of market-moving chaos.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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The apocalypse doesn’t come roaring in with a bang.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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