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Whoop Definition & Meaning

whoop
noun
  1. a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
verb
  1. shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"
  2. cough spasmodically; "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day"

"Whoop" in song lyrics

See how whoop is used in real songs:

  • "Whoop!"
    Akrobatik — Ak B. Nimble
  • "It goes whoop whoop"
    Consequence f/ Kanye West — Turn Ya Self In
  • "Whoop! Whoop whoop!"
    Cowboy Troy f/ Jon Nicholson — Whoop Whoop

Usage tips for "whoop"

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Frequently asked questions

What does whoop mean?
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table" cough spasmodically; "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day"
What part of speech is whoop?
Whoop is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does whoop have?
Whoop has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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