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interjection

ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce whoopee (audio)
Definition of whoopeenext
as in hey
how delightful whoopee! I got the job I wanted!

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whoopee

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noun

ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce whoopee (audio)
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity for New Year's Eve I'm planning to make whoopee at several clubs

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Recent Examples of whoopee
Interjection
When Pirog played a flashy line, which was often, Vile let out a cackle, an impish, cowpoke whoopee ti-yi-yo. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Noun
At the property once considered the Studio 54 of Miami, the revamp trades flash for discretion and whoopee for extensive wellness programming. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Reflecting on the renovation, Jeff seems most excited about the potential for creative high jinks and, as the song says, makin’ whoopee. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 And, sure, the divorce eventually came, but not before a temporary happy ending in which much whoopee was made. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoopee
  1. hey
  2. festivity
  3. ha
  4. celebration
  5. merriment
  6. rejoicing
  7. merrymaking
  8. fun
Interjection
  • And hey, if the superstar was feeling a little low, what better pick-me-up than karaoke with Chrissie Hynde or a heart-to-heart in the ladies’ with ennui expert Lena Dunham?
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And hey, brands like Jif, Rao's, and Barilla are classics for a reason—they're good.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • At the Sugar Bowl in 2019, Bevo broke away from his handlers and escaped, charging at Uga during the pregame festivities.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities have included shows in New York City, and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Paris, and London, a series of pop-up events and activations, and even a run of commemorative library cards with the Brooklyn Public Library system.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivity
Interjection
  • His goons start the job, but Sang-il sends in one of his best men, Jang Tae-ha, to finish the job.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly ha reached out to Marvel and reps for Weaving for comment.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of ha
Noun
  • Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • That community lived out in the woods and was partaking in lots of dancing and merriment — not exactly Maggie’s forte.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Downtown Saluda turns into a walkable outdoor gallery, showcasing pottery, sculpture, paintings, and all manner of other crafts, and it’s all complemented by live music and general merriment.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • The top-level changes late Tuesday were intended to draw a line under an unwelcome spasm of political turmoil that lasted almost a week and prompted rejoicing in Russia.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • There’s an inevitable triumphalism in all this rejoicing, and that was certainly also true in 1876 during the nation’s centennial.
    — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of rejoicing
Noun
  • Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • Paranormal Activity understands just how much fun that can be, crafting a story so suspenseful, so surprising and so startling that the audience’s screams become a soundtrack all their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a fun bit when Green pulls her badge to walk Reacher out through the police cordon, pretending to have placed him under arrest, but the ruse doesn’t last long.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fun

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