intj
whoo
woo
Whoo (intj) means used to express sudden joy, relief, or excitement. Example: “Whoo! We actually pulled it off!" she shouted, throwing her arms in the air.”
intj
1
Used to express sudden joy, relief, or excitement.
""Whoo! We actually pulled it off!" she shouted, throwing her arms in the air."
"Whoo, that rollercoaster was intense."
noun
1
A long, breathy "whoo" sound, especially the call of an owl.
"A soft whoo drifted from the trees just after dusk."
verb
1
To make a low, breathy "whoo" sound, as an owl does or as people do when cheering.
"The crowd whooed as the band walked on stage."
How to use whoo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sound word — either an owl-like hoot or a shout people make when they're excited or celebrating.
When to use it
Very informal; mostly used in speech, chants, or writing that's imitating speech.
Common pairings
whoo hoo
a whoo of delight
whooed and cheered
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Word forms
- Plural
- whoos
- Third person singular
- whoos
- Past tense
- whooed
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Rhymes for whoo
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What does “whoo” mean?
The word “whoo” means used to express sudden joy, relief, or excitement. In plain terms, a sound word — either an owl-like hoot or a shout people make when they're excited or celebrating.
How do you pronounce “whoo”?
“Whoo” is pronounced woo (/wuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “whoo” in a sentence?
Here is “whoo” used in a sentence: “"Whoo! We actually pulled it off!" she shouted, throwing her arms in the air.”
What part of speech is “whoo”?
Depending on how it is used, “whoo” can be an intj, a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “whoo” have?
“Whoo” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to express sudden joy, relief, or excitement.
