whoop
noun
a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
whooped
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past participleof whoop.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof whoop.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
whoopnouna loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
Example Sentences
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When Verdugo appointed himself mayor, the audience whooped and clapped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Audience members clapped and sang along to “Thriller” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” and whooped every time Michael — played with admittedly impressive accuracy by Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar — hit a spin or kick.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
When she entered the room, they leaped to their feet, whooped, cheered and waved napkins in the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
Norris whooped with delight over the team radio as he was told the title was won, and said: "Next year's going to be my year, too."
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024
Watching the conclusion of the race from the coaches’ launch, George Pocock whooped and hollered uncharacteristically.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
