whoop
word
woop
woop
Definition
A loud, excited shout or cry, often made when celebrating or expressing strong emotion such as joy or surprise. 'Whoop' can also be used as a verb to describe making this sound.
Usage & Nuances
'Whoop' is most often informal and conveys excitement. Common in phrases like 'whoop with joy' or 'let out a whoop.' Do not confuse with 'whip' (a totally different meaning). Can be both noun and verb.
Spanish: grito de alegría - alaridoPortuguese (BR): grito de alegria - uivoPortuguese (PT): grito de alegria - uivoChinese (Simplified): 欢呼 - 呐喊Chinese (Traditional): 歡呼 - 吶喊Hindi: उत्साहभरी पुकार - जोश में चीखArabic: هتاف الفرح - صرخةBengali: উল্লাসধ্বনি - চিৎকারRussian: возглас (радости) - визг (от восторга)Japanese: 歓声 - 叫び声Vietnamese: tiếng reo hò - tiếng kêu vui mừngKorean: 환호 - 함성Turkish: sevinç çığlığı - tezahüratUrdu: خوشی کی آواز - شورIndonesian: sorak kegembiraan - teriakan (senang)
Example Sentences
The crowd let out a loud whoop when the team scored.
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He couldn't help but whoop when he won the prize.
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There was a big whoop from the back row as the concert began.
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We all whooped with joy when our team finally scored a goal.
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She gave a whoop of excitement when she heard the news.
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The children whooped and laughed on the playground.
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