whoop:Word of the Day

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whoop
 
Pronounced: click here


Function: noun [count]
 
Plural: whoops
 
Meaning:
: a high, loud sound that expresses enthusiasm or excitement
Examples:
<The coach let out a big whoop when the team scored.>
<Whoops and cheers erupted when the runner crossed the finish line.>
 
Idiom:
big whoop
Meaning:
Big whoop is used in a sarcastic way to say that something is not important or impressive.
Example:
<"Their team is going to the playoffs." "Big whoop." [=so what?]>
 
Note: Big whoop is often used in the phrase no big whoop.
Example:
<It might look special, but it's really no big whoop. [=it is not a big deal]>    

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