whoop
1 synonym for whoop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A loud shout of joy or excitement.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A loud shout of joy or excitement.
“A whoop went up from the crowd when the home team scored.”
2. verb
To shout loudly in excitement or celebration.
“The kids whooped as the roller coaster crested the first hill.”
How to use whoop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
whoop with joy
a whoop of delight
whoop it up
Etymology
Traces back through Middle English forms like whopen and houpen, partly from an Old French word meaning "to shout" and partly from an Old English word for crying or wailing.
Full origin of whoop →Frequently asked questions
What does “whoop” mean?
The word “whoop” means a loud shout of joy or excitement. In plain terms, a loud, joyful shout, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “whoop”?
“Whoop” is pronounced woop (/wuːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “whoop” in a sentence?
Here is “whoop” used in a sentence: “A whoop went up from the crowd when the home team scored.”
What part of speech is “whoop”?
Depending on how it is used, “whoop” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “whoop” come from?
The word “whoop” comes from Old French. Traces back through Middle English forms like whopen and houpen, partly from an Old French word meaning "to shout" and partly from an Old English word for crying or wailing.
Is “whoop” a common word?
“Whoop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “whoop” have?
“Whoop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud shout of joy or excitement.
