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

  • (..) Mr. Gru? I didn't... What? Yes? Hi! Agent Lucy Wilde of the AVL. Oh, whoops! Sorry, you're gonna have to come with me. Oh, sorry, I... Freeze ray! You know, (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2