youp

/juːp/

Definitions

1. interjection

an expression of joy or excitement

“The crowd erupted in a loud ‘youp’ when the home team scored the winning goal.”

2. noun

a type of call used to signal the start of a hunt, especially in traditional French hunting

“The guide used a loud ‘youp’ to signal the start of the hunt.”

Synonyms

  • cheer
  • hurrah

Antonyms

  • boo
  • silence