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Whoop (Verb)

Meaning 1

Shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The kids whooped with excitement when they saw the water park in the distance.
  • As the concert started, the crowd whooped in anticipation of their favorite band.
  • The group of friends whooped in triumph after winning the game.
  • When the birthday boy blew out the candles, everyone whooped in celebration.
  • As the New Year's countdown reached its final seconds, people began to whoop and cheer.

Hypernyms

  • Hollo
  • Cry
  • Call
  • Yell
  • Scream
  • Holler
  • Squall
  • Shout Out

Related Words

  • Whoop (noun)
  • Whooper (noun)

Meaning 2

Cough spasmodically; "The patient with emphysema is hacking all day".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The elderly woman's chronic bronchitis caused her to whoop violently every time she coughed.
  • As the patient's asthma attack worsened, she began to whoop and struggle for air.
  • After years of smoking, he developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and could often be heard whooping at night.
  • The flu left him weakened and whooping uncontrollably, leading to severe fatigue.
  • As his pneumonia progressed, his coughs turned to whoops, alarming his family and friends.

Synonyms

  • Hack

Hypernyms

  • Cough
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