whoop

/huːp/

Definitions

1. noun

a loud, high-pitched cry, typically expressing excitement or triumph

“The crowd erupted into a deafening whoop as their team scored the winning goal.”

2. verb

to make a loud, high-pitched cry, typically expressing excitement or triumph

“The children whooped with joy as they rode the roller coaster.”

3. interjection

used to express excitement or triumph

“Whoop! I just got tickets to the concert!”

Synonyms

  • holler
  • hurray
  • shout

Antonyms

  • whimper
  • whine