whoop

A loud shout expressing excitement or happiness.

• He gave a loud whoop.
• We heard whoops of joy outside.
• A whoop went up when the winner appeared.

How to use it: a whoop of something (She let out a whoop of delight.)

Similar words: cheer, shout, yell

Common phrases: whoop of joy, loud whoop, give a whoop

A raised bump on a racing track, especially one used by motorcycles.

• The bike hit a whoop.
• Riders slowed down before the whoops.
• His front wheel lifted over the final whoop.

Similar words: bump

Common phrases: hit a whoop, large whoop, whoop section

To shout loudly because you are excited or happy.

• The children whooped with joy.
• Fans whooped when their team scored.
• She was whooping and waving her arms.

How to use it: whoop with something (He whooped with delight at the news.)

Similar words: cheer, shout, yell

Common phrases: whoop with joy, whoop in delight, whoop and cheer

To make a loud, deep call like certain birds.

• A crane whooped across the marsh.
• We heard birds whooping in the distance.
• The large bird began to whoop at dawn.

Similar words: hoot, call

Common phrases: whoop loudly, whoop at dawn

To breathe in with a loud, high sound, especially after repeated coughing.

• The child began to whoop after coughing.
• She whooped as she struggled to breathe in.
• Some infected babies do not whoop.

Common phrases: whoop after coughing, whoop between coughs