Meaning & Definition of word "Whoop"

Whoop

/huːp/

noun:

  • 1. a loud shout of excitement or joy.
    • Example: With a whoop, she celebrated her birthday with friends.
  • 2. a decisive beating or defeat.
    • Example: The team suffered a whoop in the championship game.

verb:

  • 1. to make a loud, excited shout or yell.
    • Example: The crowd began to whoop with joy as the band took the stage.
  • 2. to beat or defeat someone decisively.
    • Example: They whooped their opponents in the final match, winning by a large margin.

Etymology

Origin unknown, possibly imitative of the sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whoop it up:

To celebrate or engage in lively, noisy entertainment.

whoop-de-doo:

An exclamation used to express excitement or mock enthusiasm.

Related Words

hooting:

A loud, hooting sound, often associated with owls.

yell:

To utter a loud cry, often in anger or excitement.

cheer:

To shout in support or in excitement.

Slang Meanings of whoop

Meaning: To do something really well or to party hard.

Example Sentence: We really whooped it up at that party last night!

Meaning: To defeat someone soundly, often used in sports.

Example Sentence: The team whooped the competition in the championship game.