whoopee cushion
2 synonyms for whoopee cushion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A novelty rubber bag that makes a loud noise like breaking wind when someone sits on it, sold as a joke item.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
farting cushion
poo-poo cushion
How to use whoopee cushion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sit on a whoopee cushion
hide a whoopee cushion
a self-inflating whoopee cushion
Informal; the name itself is standard and used by retailers.
Etymology
From whoopee, an exclamation of boisterous delight, and cushion; the product was sold under this name from the early twentieth century.
Full origin of whoopee cushion →Frequently asked questions
How does a whoopee cushion work?
It is a flat rubber or vinyl bladder that you inflate and then place on a seat. Sitting on it forces the air out through a narrow folded opening, and the lips of that opening vibrate as the air escapes, producing the rasping noise.
Do you have to inflate a whoopee cushion?
The traditional rubber kind, yes — you blow it up and lay it flat. Self-inflating versions have a foam insert that pulls air back in on its own, so they can be used repeatedly without being blown up between goes.
