whoop

Definition of whoop

Nouns

a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
Type of:
call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

Verbs

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
"The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"
Type of:
call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
utter a sudden loud cry
cough spasmodically
Synonyms:
hack
Type of:
cough
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

Vocabulary Lists for whoop

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Words that contain whoop

make whoopie
 war whoop
 whoop it up
 whoopee
 whooper
 whooper swan
 whooping cough
 whooping crane