whoop

Example Sentences

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Several years ago, on a cross-Atlantic literary festival where Shriver was an invited author, I observed a packed audience whoop and cheer Shriver’s mordant observations about everything wrong with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

As he leads the orchestra in rehearsals at London's Air Studios, they whoop and cheer, enjoying themselves in a way that orchestras rarely do.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

When told he was the first to fire up, Ochoa let out an enthusiastic whoop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

As the male lead entered the stage in a new production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London, a single, very loud whoop erupted from the orchestra level.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

I whoop in joy, sweep her up in my arms, and hug her.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George