whoop

(ho͞op, hwo͞op, wo͞op)

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

1. To utter a loud shout or cry. See Synonyms at shout.
2. To utter a hooting cry.
3. To make the paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough.

1. To utter with a whoop.
2. To chase, call, urge on, or drive with a whoop: whooping the cattle down the road.