whoop
noun
a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
had whooped
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past perfectof whoop.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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César Azpilicueta’s block had choked that opportunity, but the majority in the vociferous crowd had whooped in delight at every Chelsea mistake, and wailed in frustration when an opportunity to ease ahead was spurned.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 22, 2017
This was the buckskinned man who had whooped the train into town that morning.
From Rebel Spurs by Andre Norton
"I wish I had whooped up on it faster," bewailed Dick, with engaging candor.
From Walter and the Wireless by William F. (William Frederick) Stecher
The decision to accept Mr. Amber's invitation once made, he had whooped ahead through the Manor gates and flashed up the long drive at play with a game of his own among the flanking trees.
From The Happy Warrior by A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth) Hutchinson
He wanted to whoop with happiness, even as Wolf Paw had whooped with rage.
From Shaman by Robert Shea
