whoop

Example Sentences

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Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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 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

Young babies may make a distinctive "whoop" or have difficulty breathing after a bout of coughing.

From BBC • May 10, 2024

“Brianna, why don’t you go have a seat,” she tells me, which is mom-at-church speak for “Girl, you better go somewhere before I whoop your behind.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas