whoop

noun

A loud cry of exultation or excitement.

noun

A shout uttered by a hunter or warrior.

noun

A hooting cry, as of a bird.

noun

The paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough.

intransitive verb

To utter a loud shout or cry. synonym: yell.

intransitive verb

To utter a hooting cry.

intransitive verb

To make the paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough.

intransitive verb

To utter with a whoop.

intransitive verb

To chase, call, urge on, or drive with a whoop.