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interjection. Used to express apology or mild surprise.

interjection. Oops.

n. Plural form of whoop.

v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of whoop.

"The East Room erupted in whoops and hollers after a handful of solemn-looking youngsters from an arts program in Hartford, Conn., carefully took the stage and then burst forth as a jazz combo performing with tap dancers."

whooped    whooping    whoops   

cough    call    yell    vociferation    shout    cry    outcry    scream    holler    hollo   

to whoop it up    whoops    whoopee   

whoop someone's ass    whoop it up   

shout    halloo    cry   

Guadeloupe    Hoop    Loop    Shoop    coop    coupe    croup    doupe    droop    drupe   

yell    hoot    yelp    shout    cackle    bellow    peal    exclamation    hurrah    clamor