| whooping crane |
a large North American bird, now rare, that has black and white plumage and a loud, whooping call. |
| whoop it up |
(informal) to make loud noises or a disturbance, as in celebration. [2 definitions] |
| whoops |
used to express mild surprise, embarrassment, or regret. |
| whoosh |
a loud rushing or gushing sound, as made by air or water moving or expanding rapidly. [2 definitions] |
| whop |
(informal) to strike or beat hard. [4 definitions] |
| whopper |
(informal) something exceptionally large, esp. as compared to others of its kind. [2 definitions] |
| whopping |
(informal) very large, remarkable, or the like. |
| whore |
one who engages in frequent sexual intercourse for money; prostitute. [4 definitions] |
| who're |
contracted form of "who are." |
| whorehouse |
an establishment where prostitutes are for hire; brothel; house of prostitution. |
| whoremonger |
a pimp. |
| whorish |
of or characteristic of a whore; lewd; promiscuous. |
| whorl |
a circular arrangement, as of leaves or petals around a center, or a coiled shape. [4 definitions] |
| whortleberry |
one of two European blueberry plants, or the fruit of these plants. |
| who's |
contracted form of "who is," or contracted form of "who has." |
| whose |
the possessive form of who; of or belonging to which person or persons. [2 definitions] |
| whosoever |
whoever (used for emphasis). |
| why |
for what reason, purpose, or cause. [5 definitions] |
| why'd |
(informal) contracted form of "why did." |
| why're |
(informal) contracted form of "why are." |
| why's |
(informal) contracted form of "why is." |