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Meaning of whoop in English
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Verb
whoop
Etymology
mid 19th century: variant of whup
Definitions
1.
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
Examples
« The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table »
2.
cough spasmodically
Examples
« The patient with emphysema is hacking all day »
Noun
whoop
Etymology
Middle English: probably imitative
Definitions
1.
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement