# whoop

/ˈhwup/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/whoop
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a loud cry of joy or excitement. You might hear this when someone wins a game or hears great news.

For teachers: a loud, enthusiastic cry or shout expressing excitement, joy, or triumph. Often used to describe a sudden, sharp vocalisation.

## Examples

- A loud whoop went up from the crowd when the goal was scored.
- The children let out a collective whoop of delight when they saw the ice cream truck turn the corner.
- The silence of the forest was suddenly broken by a triumphant whoop from the hikers who had finally reached the summit after hours of climbing.

## Usage notes

- Often paired with the preposition 'of' to describe the emotion, such as a 'whoop of joy' or 'whoop of delight'.

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