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

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

A long, breathy "whoo" sound, especially the call of an owl.

"A soft whoo drifted from the trees just after dusk."

verb

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

whooed past tense, whoos plural, whoos singular

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Rhymes for whoo

oo too moo poo loo foo doo boo woo roo coo goo

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Frequently asked questions

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.