en
whoop
/wuːp/
Definition
1
A loud cry of joy, excitement, or enthusiasm, often uttered in celebration.
2
An expression of indifference or sarcasm, as in 'big whoop' or 'not a whoop,' meaning 'so what?'
3
To shout or cry out loudly, especially in triumph or derision.
4
A convulsive cough with a characteristic sound, as in whooping cough.
Examples
The marathon runner let out a triumphant whoop as she crossed the finish line, startling the pigeons into flight.
He bragged about his new gadget for hours, but she just shrugged and muttered, 'Big whoop.'
The kids whooped it up at the birthday party, turning the backyard into a mini battlefield of confetti and cake.
After dodging the boss's meeting invite, Dave whooped quietly under his desk like a rebel ninja.