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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Who's this? Who's this? Who is this? Oh. It's the one, it's the only... It's the Fairy Godmother! Hello, Far, Far Away! Can I get a whoop whoop? May all your endings be happy and... Well, you know the rest! We'll be right back with the Royal Far, Far Away Ball after these messages. (..)
    2004 Shrek 2