whoopPronunciation: /wuːp/Translate whoop | into Italian Definition of whoop noun 1a loud cry of joy or excitement: a moment’s silence was followed by whoops of delight 2 /huːp/ a long rasping indrawn breath, characteristic of whooping cough. 3(in motorcycling or cycling) a bump or dip on an off-road racetrack or rally course. verb [no object] give or make a whoop:all at once they were whooping with laughterPhrases not give (or care) a whoop US informal, dated be totally indifferent. whoop it up informal enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy way. North American create or stir up excitement or enthusiasm. Origin: Middle English: probably imitativewhoop in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of whoop in the US English dictionary
