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whooping

/huːpɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does whooping mean?

verb, noun

to laugh loudly and repeatedly, typically in a joyful or hysterical manner. A loud, cackling cry, especially of a person, especially one of joy or excitement.

Example

"The children were whooping with delight as they rode the rollercoaster."

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