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/huːp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a loud shout of excitement or joy.
With a whoop, she celebrated her birthday with friends.
a decisive beating or defeat.
The team suffered a whoop in the championship game.
verb
to make a loud, excited shout or yell.
The crowd began to whoop with joy as the band took the stage.
to beat or defeat someone decisively.
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
To do something really well or to party hard.
We really whooped it up at that party last night!
To defeat someone soundly, often used in sports.
The team whooped the competition in the championship game.