verb

roop

Roop (verb) means (dialect) To shout or cry out loudly. Example: “He rooped across the field to call the dog home.”

verb

(dialect) To shout or cry out loudly.

"He rooped across the field to call the dog home."

noun

(dialect) Hoarseness of the voice.

"Days of shouting at the match left him with a bad roop."

How to use roop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dialect word meaning to shout, or the hoarseness that can follow from doing so.

When to use it

Regional/dialectal (northern English and Scots usage); not standard modern English.

Word forms

rooped past tense, roops plural, roops singular

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Etymology

From Old English hrōpan ("to shout, cry out"), related to the Dutch roepen and German rufen — all meaning "to call."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for roop

OOP poop hoop coop loop goop boop sloop bloop troop stoop whoop

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Frequently asked questions

What does “roop” mean?

The word “roop” means (dialect) To shout or cry out loudly. In plain terms, a dialect word meaning to shout, or the hoarseness that can follow from doing so.

How do you pronounce “roop”?

“Roop” is pronounced roop (/ɹuːp/ in IPA).

How do you use “roop” in a sentence?

Here is “roop” used in a sentence: “He rooped across the field to call the dog home.”

What part of speech is “roop”?

Depending on how it is used, “roop” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “roop” come from?

The word “roop” comes from Old English. From Old English hrōpan ("to shout, cry out"), related to the Dutch roepen and German rufen — all meaning "to call.".

How many meanings does “roop” have?

“Roop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (dialect) To shout or cry out loudly.