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| whoop [ hoop, hwoop ] |
verb (past and past participle whooped, present participle whoop·ing, 3rd person present singular whoops) |
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1. intransitive verb cry out in excitement or joy: to make a loud howling cry of excitement or joy
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2. transitive verb exclaim something: to exclaim something loudly and with great excitement
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3. transitive verb urge or drive somebody forward: to urge, chase, or drive a person or animal forward with a whooping call
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4. intransitive verb med wheeze: to breathe in with the sharp wheezing sound associated with whooping cough
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noun (plural whoops) |
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1. excited or joyful cry: a loud howling cry of excitement or joy
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2. battle cry: a cry uttered before a battle or hunt, by a warrior, soldier, or hunter
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3. call made by bird or animal: a loud call or hoot, e.g. from a bird or animal
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4. med wheezing sound: a sharply wheezing inhalation associated with whooping cough
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| [14th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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whoop it up
1. to have fun or celebrate in an extravagant or noisy way
2. to express and try to arouse enthusiasm for somebody or something
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