whoopee

/'wu'pi:/

Thân thiện

The children make whoopee at the birthday party.

Definition

Noun: - Noisy and boisterous revelry: A state or instance of loud, lively, and unrestrained merrymaking, celebration, or fun.

Usage

"Whoopee" is used to describe or refer to a scene of very loud and energetic fun, partying, or celebration. It is an informal word.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The party next door was full of whoopee until the early hours.
  • After the final exam, the students made whoopee downtown.

Advanced Usage

• "to make whoopee": This is a common idiomatic phrase meaning to engage in boisterous, noisy merrymaking or celebration; to party loudly.
  • They rented a cabin in the woods to make whoopee for the weekend.

Variants and Related Words

• Whoop (verb/noun): To utter a loud cry of excitement or to shout. (e.g., )
• Revelry (noun): Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking, dancing, and a crowd. (This is a more formal synonym.)

Synonyms

• Merrymaking
• Revelry
• Carousal
• Jollification

Idioms

• Make whoopee: To celebrate noisily and with great enthusiasm.
  • It's New Year's Eve—time to make whoopee!

Học thuật

Noun

1. noisy and boisterous revelry