noun
or whoop-de-doo ˈh]üpdē|dü, ˈhw] also ˈw] or ]u̇p-
( -s )
Etymology: probably irregular from whoop (II)
1. : hilarious partying : roistering conviviality : high jinks
there is dancing in the streets, music, singing and general whoop-de-do — Al Colby
2. : an organized public affair or activity of any of various kinds: as
a. : a lively social function or party
b. : the spectacle of political contest, oratory, and maneuver
political whoop-de-do
c. : the doings contrived to attract attention to a commercial promotion : a publicity stunt or campaign
enlisted every means of publicity in the whoop-de-do of launching a new car
3. : agitated public discussion or debate : a stir of opinion
a lot of foolish whoop-de-do in England when it was announced that an American was going to portray royalty in this film — John McCarten