1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
let out a whoop of joy
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2
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
he acts so rudely that I doubt he gives a whoop about other people's feelings
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Recent Examples of whoop
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The film reportedly a whooping budget of more than $400 million.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The occasional siren or celebratory whoop was just a streetwise soundtrack that rooted me in a dynamic neighborhood where the art scene, stadium buzz, and working waterfront converge.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Noun
Most of the Patriots’ backup offensive linemen got whooped in 1-on-1 pass rush drills, save for Cole Strange who went unbeaten at 2-0.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The film reportedly a whooping budget of more than $400 million.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Verb
The dirt track is flat in parts but also has motocross-style whoops (a series of short hills) and rhythm sections (jumps of varying sizes and spacing) designed to shake up the race.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The occasional siren or celebratory whoop was just a streetwise soundtrack that rooted me in a dynamic neighborhood where the art scene, stadium buzz, and working waterfront converge.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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Conduit congregants welcomed Baker’s video with whoops, shouts and tears, signaling a shared grief.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The second verse is no less random, with lyrics about moonwalking on a UFO, dropping bars while brushing teeth and a shout out to legendary 2001 blaxploitation-adjacent comedy Pootie Tang.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even for those in the North who didn’t care a damn for the four million held in brutal bondage, or those who wanted a soft, conciliatory approach, the war began to take on new and moral meaning.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the start, the project required building a damn to drain the water from the facade.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens yells down field against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kylie then filmed herself running through the house, yelling at everyone inside about the prank.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The wind’s howl filled my left ear and the music blasted from my speakers filled my right.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the winners, the brewery will offer consolation prizes to participants with the best costume, the slowest race time and the best howl.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The film drew hoots of approval as Roberts and her fellow cast embraced before the crowd on the theater’s balcony.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Martin was onstage with Sweeney, Michôd and the rest of the cast as the Princess of Wales Theatre crowd hollered.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since Kimmel’s remark, the backlash has shifted from conservative furor to cries of capitulation, coming from Capitol Hill Democrats, to former President Barack Obama, to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw was on the winning end more often than not, but that didn’t mean the Giants didn’t also get in their licks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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From bouncy dancehall riddims and hip-hop production inflections to tender country and western guitar licks, Treasure Self Love distills Iké’s wide range of childhood music into a succinct 11-track study of achieving wholeness by unflinchingly examining the darkest parts of your past.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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