whoop

The definition of a whoop is a loud scream or cry.

(noun)

An example of a whoop is a shout when a team wins.

Whoop is to let out a loud cry or yell.

(verb)

An example of whoop is to scream when your favorite team wins.

Whoop is defined as a noise or cry often made in excitement.

(interjection)

An example of whoop used as an interjection is in the sentence, "Whoop! My favorite team just won!"

See whoop in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a loud shout, cry, or noise; specif.,

a shrill and prolonged cry, as of excitement, exultation, ferocity, etc.
a hoot, as of an owl
the gasping sound marking the convulsive intake of air that immediately follows a fit of coughing in whooping cough

Origin: ME houpen, to call, shout, echoic (or < ? OFr houper, to call afar off, cry out)

intransitive verb

to utter, or move along with, a whoop or whoops

transitive verb

Related Forms:

See whoop in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A loud cry of exultation or excitement.
b. A shout uttered by a hunter or warrior.
A hooting cry, as of a bird.
The paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough.

verb whooped, whoop·ing, whoops

verb, intransitive