WHOOP

I. verb Etymology: Middle English whopen, houpen, from Anglo-French huper, of imitative origin Date: 14th century intransitive verb to utter a ~ in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment ; shout , to utter the cry of an owl ; hoot , to make the characteristic ~ of ~ing cough, 4. to go or pass with a loud noise, to be rushed through by acclamation or with noisy support , transitive verb 1. to utter or express with a ~, to urge, drive, or cheer on with a ~, to agitate in behalf of, raise , boost , II. noun Date: 14th century 1. a loud yell expressive of eagerness, exuberance, or jubilation, a shout of hunters or of men in battle or pursuit, the cry of an owl ; hoot , the crowing intake of breath following a paroxysm in ~ing cough, a minimum amount or degree ; the least bit