whoop

Example Sentences

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The workers whooped and applauded, and the president went back to rallying Americans who were in their first major war since the disaster of Vietnam.

From BBC

Owen whoops, and someone in the audience lets out a high-pitched whistle.

From Literature

There was no protection from common childhood illnesses like tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, diphtheria, or whooping cough.

From Literature

To let Rowdy know that I was coming, I reared back and whooped as loud as I could, “Who-o-e-e, tell it to him, boy. Sing him a hound-dog song.”

From Literature

Loud pop and rock music blares down the entire block, punctuated by the odd cheer and whoop from spectators.

From BBC