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

  • (..) No, thanks. Meanwhile, uptown, Charlotte wondered when relationships had gotten so complicated. She yearned for the time when dinner was followed by dessert, not lubricant. - Ooh, whoops! Oh, my. I don't want to. Or maybe I do. I don't know what I want, but- - I've seen this one. - I can't. (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes