General
whoop
What does whoop mean?
To give a whipping or beating; also a whoopin' as a noun.
"Keep it up and you'll get a whoopin'."
Origin
Variant of "whip"; the pronunciation and "whoopin'" noun are characteristic of Southern speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does "whoop" mean in this sense?
It means to spank, hit, or beat—to give a whipping. The noun form is a "whoopin'."
How do you use "whoop"?
Use it as a verb or, as a noun, "whoopin'," as in "Keep it up and you'll get a whoopin'."
Where does "whoop" come from?
It's a variant of "whip," with the pronunciation and "whoopin'" noun characteristic of Southern speech.
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