whoop
/wuːp/
verb
- To shout loudly in excitement, joy, or encouragement.
- The fans whooped and cheered as the parade passed by.
- He whooped with laughter at the comedian's joke.
- We all whooped when the final exam was canceled.
Antonyms
noun
- A loud, excited shout or cry, often expressing joy, excitement, or encouragement.
- The children gave a whoop of delight as the roller coaster started.
- A whoop of joy came from the crowd when the team scored.
- She let out a whoop when she saw the surprise party.
- The loud, gasping sound made by someone with whooping cough.
- After a long coughing fit, the child made a high-pitched whoop.
- The doctor recognized the telltale whoop of pertussis.
- Vaccination helps prevent the dangerous whoop of whooping cough.