whoop
UK: wuːp | US: wuːp
n. a loud, excited shout or cry
vi. to utter a loud shout or cry, often in excitement or joy
vt. to shout or call out loudly
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"Whoop" is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of a loud shout or cry. It originated in Middle English (as "whopen" or "houpen"), likely mimicking natural exclamations of excitement or surprise. Its spelling and pronunciation have remained relatively consistent, reflecting its direct sound-based origin rather than a compound or derived structure.
The children let out a whoop of joy when they saw the ice cream truck.
Fans whooped and cheered as their team scored the winning goal.
She whooped loudly to get her friend's attention across the crowded street.
The crowd began to whoop in unison during the concert's climax.
He gave a triumphant whoop after finishing the race in first place.