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

  • (..) "Loved"? If the people loved you, it's only because they didn't know the real you! Don't make me come up there. I'll whoop both of y'all. I thought I knew the real you! Your black-and-white stripes, they cancel each other out. You're nothing! Stop it, stop it, stop it! (..)
    2005 Madagascar