whoop 1 of 2

noun

Definition of whoopnext
1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion let out a whoop of joy

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2
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable he acts so rudely that I doubt he gives a whoop about other people's feelings

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whoop

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verb

as in to shout

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Recent Examples of whoop
Noun
Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024 As the camera panned to Brown, also clad in the glasses, the audience let out a few whoops and cheers. — Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The line had the Barbican audience whooping with irresistible, gleeful laughter. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025 The little hospital room went crazy — whooping, hugging, and cheering. — Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
  1. shout
  2. damn
  3. yell
  4. hoot
  5. holler
  6. cry
  7. lick
  8. roar
Noun
  • The other, posted to Instagram, reportedly showed a trans high school athlete (a minor) winning a track and field event, along with disapproving shouts from onlookers, per the decision.
    — Samantha Riedel, Them., 24 Apr. 2025
  • The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.
    — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of shout
Noun
  • Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.
    — Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of damn
Verb
  • Electronics aside, yelling, heckling and the use of profanity are also direct violations of gallery etiquette and could result in removal from the event.
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Rourke then yelled a homophobic slur after asking some of the castmates about Siwa.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of yell
Noun
  • The comments are a hoot Fire and Braids named The Republic's best tamale in metro Phoenix.
    — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hoot
Verb
  • Since the theatrical release of Minecraft last Friday, dozens of videos have hit social media showing young audiences hooting, hollering, jumping from their seats, and throwing popcorn during certain scenes.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.
    — Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of holler
Noun
  • In any case, despite critics’ cries of greenwashing and corporate astroturfing, there is still value to these devices.
    — Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • This tender and slow hour isn’t for the restless, but a cathartic cry waits for those who make it to the end.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of cry
Noun
  • Stuff like the marching band doesn’t make a lick of sense.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Couldn’t find the country on a map, couldn’t speak a lick of Japanese.
    — Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of lick
Verb
  • The apocalypse doesn’t come roaring in with a bang.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Stock futures were roaring into the green Wednesday after President Trump pulled back from threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell — the latest twist in a week of market-moving chaos.
    — Catherine Baab, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of roar

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