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Word entry · 5 letters

whoop

Best crossword clue

"Joyful shout"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /wuːp/Part of speech verb, nounSorted hoopwStarts with WEnds with P1 cluesCommon crossword word
1W2H3O4O5P

Definitions

  1. A loud cry of excitement, joy, or alarm.

Word origin

From a traditional African American and Southern US pronunciation of whip.

Used in a sentence

  • Mixed with the whoop of the crane and the roar of the grim alligator.
  • [A] great whoop of victory sounded as finally they carried the fish up the beach.
  • Lavender Hearts has often been stopped by the presence of some wild woman who just can't contain her whoop or moan. Now that's community!

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