whooped; whooping; whoops
1
: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment : shout
2
: to utter the cry or call of an animal (such as an owl or gibbon)
3
: to make the characteristic whoop of whooping cough
4
a
: to go or pass with a loud noise
b
: to be rushed through by acclamation or with noisy support
the bill whooped through both houses
1
a
: to utter or express with a whoop
b
: to urge, drive, or cheer on with a whoop
2
: to agitate in behalf of
1
a
: a loud yell expressive of eagerness, exuberance, or jubilation
—often used interjectionally
b
: a shout of hunters or of people in battle or pursuit
2
: the loud cry or call of an animal (such as an owl, whooping crane, or gibbon) that resembles the sound of the word whoop
3
: the crowing intake of breath following a paroxysm in whooping cough
4
: a minimum amount or degree : the least bit
not worth a whoop
Examples of whoop in a Sentence
Verb
The children whooped with joy at the sight of all the presents.
Noun
let out a whoop of joy
he acts so rudely that I doubt he gives a whoop about other people's feelings
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
This diagnosis follows the report of a recent outbreak of whooping cough at the University of Cincinnati.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Lots of noise, big splashes, a few congratulatory whoops and hollers.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Verb
If someone is diagnosed with whooping cough by a doctor, the letters recommend notifying the district nurse.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
This diagnosis follows the report of a recent outbreak of whooping cough at the University of Cincinnati.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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
Lots of noise, big splashes, a few congratulatory whoops and hollers.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whoop. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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whoop
2 of 2 noun1
: a whooping sound
2
: a loud booming cry of a bird (as an owl or crane)
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