Whooping: meaning, definitions and examples

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whooping

 

[ หˆhuหpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud sound

Whooping refers to making a loud, joyful sound, often associated with excitement or celebration. It can also describe a distinctive vocalization made by certain bird species or in the context of certain cultural expressions, such as cheerleading or sports. The term is frequently used to imply an exuberant or playful tone.

Synonyms

cheer, hoopla, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • The crowd was whooping with joy after the winning goal.
  • She let out a whooping laugh that filled the room.
  • The children were whooping as they rode the roller coaster.
  • He couldn't help but whoop in delight when he saw the surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "whooping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schreiend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berteriak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzykliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใณๅฃฐใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strident

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estruendoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hluฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hluฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ง้—น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒั‡ะฝั‹ะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estruendoso

Etymology

The word 'whooping' has its roots in the English language, stemming from the verb 'whoop,' which is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'wopen,' meaning to shout or cry out. This term may have connections to the Old English word 'wลซpan,' which similarly conveyed the idea of making a loud noise. Over time, 'whooping' has evolved to signify not just loud cries of joy or excitement, but also describes certain animal vocalizations, predominantly from birds, particularly in the context of mating calls or territorial displays. The playful nature of the word has allowed it to permeate various facets of culture, including sports and celebrations, where it encapsulates the spirit of revelry and enthusiasm.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,688, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.