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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as in to shout
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Recent Examples of whoop
James Factora, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
The coughs between the whoops are brutal, Muñoz says.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
Nolan celebrated by ringing the NASDAQ opening bell as Kaspar, other company executives and members of the board whooped and clapped.
—Robin Fields, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Obviously, this made the gay people in the room appropriately lose their minds, with audible cheers and whoops from the audience.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
The coughs between the whoops are brutal, Muñoz says.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
The crowd at Hal & Mal’s in Jackson, Mississippi, whoops with pleasure at the end of every stanza.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
Nolan celebrated by ringing the NASDAQ opening bell as Kaspar, other company executives and members of the board whooped and clapped.
—Robin Fields, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoop
Noun
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Democrats responded with shouts from the floor, displays of protest signs, and silence.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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On the morning of my visit, the sunken forecourt of the Basilica of Santa Pudenziana, at the edge of Rome’s trendy Monti neighborhood, was crisscrossed with nets and echoing with shouts.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
25 Sep. 2024
Verb
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During one of their exchanges, approximately two hours into walking, Haas abruptly got up from her desk and yelled in the student’s face, using swear words, the affidavit said.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere, constituents have yelled at Democratic members at town halls, pleading with them to be more forceful in speaking out against Trump.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The two parties have been hollering at third-party candidates ever since Ross Perot and Ralph Nader.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Members have hissed and hollered at Presidents of the opposing party in recent years with casual regularity.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Raising the ceiling is often preceded by lots of drama—social security benefits and payments for Medicare and Medicaid will be in danger, are routine cries—as a deadline approaches.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The message was as a rallying cry by one of China’s most prominent tech leaders to a company going through one of the most tumultuous times in its history.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, Rupp ended up playing the only member of Agatha’s coven without a lick of magical talent.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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The first responders will stay as long as duty demands—the Eaton Fire remains roughly 90% contained, though cleanup efforts will likely continue well past the last lick of flame.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ultra Music Festival 2025 roared into its thrilling third-day finale Sunday, as the event celebrated its 25th anniversary in the heart of downtown Miami.—
Miami Herald Newsroom,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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And hurricane-force gusts can roar across the base at speeds of up to 125 mph.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Whoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoop. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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