Meaning of whoop in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. 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 »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. cough spasmodically

    Examples

    • « The patient with emphysema is hacking all day »

  3. Noun

    whoop

    Etymology

    Middle English: probably imitative

    Definitions

    1. a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

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