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
The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2022
Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2021
Interjection
The Van Allens and their pals seem to have nothing else in mind, or in the diary, but makin’ whoopee—swimming parties, dancing parties, and lawn parties, with guests crawling along on all fours.
—The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2022
Noun
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
Interjection
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That frustration is understandable, but hey, so is complex trauma.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sure, driving to Key West from Los Angeles is a bit out of the ordinary, but hey, why not?Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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During the festivities, guests also caught a sneak peek of Thuma’s new loungewear line, which arrives just in time for holiday gifting.Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Interjection
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The collection's insurance policy calls for it, ha!Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Se ha transformado en una medida de mi progreso y de mi potencial para subir al podio olímpico».por Michael Gervais, Harvard Business Review, 13 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Jennifer Lopez Talks Posting Makeup-Free Videos on Social Media: 'This Is Me Too' (Exclusive) The star is also anticipating the merriment the season brings.Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The spoilers will stop there because the quirky details and fun turns that unfold from there are part of its charm.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bey was clearly poking fun at fans thirsty for visuals for both Cowboy Carter and Renaissance.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Don’t be surprised if all their rejoicing sends stocks to new record highs.Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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Their family sat nearby, chatting, eating and rejoicing.Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
Noun
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The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023
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Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
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“Whoopee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoopee. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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