whooping
word · lemma: whoop
Definition
'Whooping' describes something very large (usually an amount or number) or the loud, clear sound made when someone whoops. Also used to describe a cough with a strong, noisy sound (like in 'whooping cough').
Usage & Nuances
'Whooping' is informal and most common as an intensifier for large numbers ("a whooping 50% increase") or for describing loud celebratory shouts. Less commonly, relates to the specific sound in 'whooping cough'. Used mainly before numbers or as a descriptive adjective.
Example Sentences
There was a whooping crowd at the concert.
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The company made a whooping profit last year.
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She has a whooping cough.
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We got a whooping 90% on our exam!
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His joke was so funny, it got a whooping laugh from the whole room.
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They caught a whooping big fish at the lake yesterday.
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