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

On 13 April, fans are being encouraged to "dress up, whoop, yelp and clap their way through this block-busting adventure".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Whooping cough is named for the high-pitched whoop that can be heard as patients suck in air after coughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 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

Then Jesse gave a great whoop and leapt into the stream, splashing mightily.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit