whoop

Definition

  • verb: to shout loudly in an enthusiastic or excited way
  • verb: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: shout, halloo, cry

Examples

  • It might look special but it's really 'no big whoop'. [='no big deal'; it's not very important]

  • “She can cook a five-course meal in an hour.” “'Whoop-de-do'.” [=so what?; who cares?]

  • “Their team is going to the play-offs.” “'Big whoop'.” [='big deal']

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Stay back! - Go home! - Come on! Don't make me hit you! - Hey, hey, hey! Let me explain! - I don't wanna hear it! When you orphaned me, you said "whoops!" Whoops! You said "whoops!" Who does that? Will you please let me explain? Hey! She doesn't wanna hear your explanation, guy! Back off! (..)
    2016 Storks