IPA: /hʊp/
KK: /hup/
To make a loud cry or shout, often expressing excitement or joy.
The crowd began to whoop with excitement when the band started playing.
Past: whooped
Past Participle: whooped
A loud cry made to express excitement or joy, often used in celebrations or to show enthusiasm.
The crowd let out a whoop of joy when their team scored the winning goal.
To make a loud, joyful sound or shout, often to express excitement or to encourage someone or something.
The crowd began to whoop with excitement when the team scored a goal.
Past: whooped
Past Participle: whooped
The word 'whoop' originates from the Middle English 'whopen', which is of imitative origin, meaning to make a loud cry or shout. It is often associated with the sound made during excitement or celebration.
Imagine the sound of a loud cheer or shout — that's what 'whoop' means, capturing the excitement of making a joyful noise.