Synonyms for

Whoop

Verb / wu:p / / hwu:p / Another word for whoop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a loud, excited shout

Synonyms & similar words

hack cheer shout yell scream holler hoot huzzah roar bellow howl cry exclaim whoohoo yahoo ejaculate utter vociferate

Synonyms by register

Formal

exclaim proclaim announce

Informal

cheer shout holler yell

Literary

cry out vociferate

Antonyms

quiet silence whisper muffle hush suppress

Common collocations

  • whoop with joy
  • whoop it up
  • let out a whoop
  • whoop and holler
  • whoop for joy
  • a whoop of delight
  • whoop of excitement

Word family

noun whoop
verb whoop

Usage note

Primarily used to express excitement, triumph, or surprise, often in an informal or boisterous manner. Can also refer to a specific sound made by certain birds.

Example sentences

  1. The kids whooped with excitement when they saw the amusement park.
  2. I always whoop when my favorite team scores a goal.
  3. The cowboy whooped and waved his hat in the air.
  4. My dog likes to whoop and bark when we play together.
  5. The audience whooped and clapped at the end of the concert.

Quotes

  • "Whoop whoop, that's the sound of the police!"
  • - KRS-One
  • "Whoop, there it is!"

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