whoop
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- pronunciation:
- wup
[or]
wUp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a loud, high-pitched shout or cry.
She gave a whoop of happiness when she hit a home run.- similar words:
- shout
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| related words: |
cry, yell |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whoops, whooping, whooped |
| definition: |
to give a loud shout or cry.
She whooped with surprise and joy when she saw her new bike. |
| related words: |
bellow, cry, shout, shriek, yell |
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| derivation: |
whooper (n.) |
The words
whoop and
hoop (a large ring) sound alike but have different meanings.