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Whoop: meaning, definitions and examples

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whoop

 

[ wสŠp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

exclamation of joy

To whoop typically means to make a loud, cheerful shout of joy or excitement. It can also refer to making a raucous or triumphant noise. This term is often used in a celebratory context or during sports events.

Synonyms

cheer, hoot, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • The crowd began to whoop when the team scored.
  • She whooped with excitement upon hearing the news.
  • The children whooped happily while playing in the park.
  • They whooped and cheered as the fireworks exploded in the sky.
Context #2 | Noun

loud shout

A whoop is a loud shout or cry, often used to express excitement or enthusiasm. It's commonly associated with celebrations or moments of high energy.

Synonyms

cheer, cry, exclamation, shout

Examples of usage

  • Her whoop of joy echoed through the hall.
  • We heard a whoop from the crowd when the band started playing.
  • His whoop could be heard across the entire field.
  • After the game, there was a whoop of approval from the fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "whoop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jubeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teriakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะณัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrzyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุชุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zajaฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌขๅ‘ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถskra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ะฐะฟ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hayqฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritar

Etymology

The term 'whoop' originated in the early 17th century and is believed to be imitative in nature, echoing the sound it represents. The word may derive from the Middle English 'whope,' which also expresses a loud noise or shout. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass a variety of contexts, from casual exclamations of joy to sports celebrations. It can also represent a historical reference to various indigenous North American cultural expressions, where loud vocalizations marked important communal events. The playful and energetic quality of the word has allowed it to remain popular in modern vernacular, often associated with feelings of triumph and excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,176, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.