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whoopee

interjection
whoop·​ee | \ ˈ(h)wu̇-(ËŒ)pÄ“ How to pronounce whoopee (audio) , ˈ(h)wü-; (h)wu̇-ˈpÄ“ How to pronounce whoopee (audio) , (h)wü- How to pronounce whoopee (audio) \

Definition of whoopee

 (Entry 1 of 2)

—used to express exuberance

whoopee

noun
whoop·​ee | \ ˈ(h)wu̇-(ËŒ)pÄ“ How to pronounce whoopee (audio) , ˈ(h)wü- How to pronounce whoopee (audio) \

Definition of whoopee (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : boisterous convivial fun : merrymaking —usually used with make
2 : sexual play —usually used with make
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Synonyms for whoopee

Synonyms: Interjection

glory (or glory be), ha (or hah), hallelujah, hey, hooray (also hurrah), hot dog, huzzah, wahoo [chiefly West], whee, yahoo, yippee

Synonyms: Noun

conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), jollification, jollity, merriment, merrymaking, rejoicing, reveling (or revelling), revelry

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Examples of whoopee in a Sentence

Interjection

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First Known Use of whoopee

Interjection

1845, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for whoopee

Interjection

irregular from whoop entry 2

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whoopee

interjection
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English Language Learners Definition of whoopee

—used to express enthusiasm

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