whoop

/hu:p/

Thân thiện

The children let out a whoop of excitement at the picnic.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A loud, excited shout or cry: A "whoop" is a sudden, loud vocal expression, typically of joy, excitement, triumph, or encouragement.

2. Verb:

   • To utter a loud, excited shout or cry: To "whoop" means to shout or cry out loudly, often in a state of happiness, enthusiasm, or celebration.
   • To cough spasmodically and loudly: In medical contexts, "whoop" can describe a specific type of loud, gasping cough, characteristic of certain illnesses like pertussis (whooping cough).

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • A whoop of joy came from the crowd when the team scored.
  • He let out a triumphant whoop after finishing the race.

• Verb (to shout):

  • The fans whooped and cheered for their favorite band.
  • The children whooped with excitement when they saw the ice cream truck.

• Verb (to cough):

  • The sick child began to whoop violently during the night.

Advanced Usage

• "to whoop it up": To celebrate or enjoy oneself in a noisy, lively, and enthusiastic way.

  • After the final exam, the students went downtown to whoop it up.

• "to give a whoop": To care at all (often used in negative constructions like "not give a whoop").

  • He doesn't give a whoop about fashion trends.

Variants and Related Words

• Whooping (adj): Extremely large (informal, e.g., a whooping success) or relating to a whoop (e.g., a whooping cough).
• Whoopee (interjection/noun): An exclamation of joy or an instance of lively fun and celebration.

Synonyms

• Noun (shout): Shout, yell, holler, cry, hoot, cheer.
• Verb (shout): Shout, yell, holler, cheer, roar.
• Verb (cough): Cough, hack.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• Whoop up: Similar to "whoop it up," meaning to generate excitement or enthusiasm for something.
  • They tried to whoop up support for the new policy.

Related Idioms

• Not worth a whoop: Completely worthless or of no value.
  • That old car isn't worth a whoop anymore.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

Verb

1. cough spasmodically
   • The patient with emphysema is hacking all day
2. shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
   • The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hack