whoopee
pronunciation
How to pronounce whoopee in British English:
UK [wʊˈpi:]
How to pronounce whoopee in American English:
US [ˈhwʊpi, ˈwʊpi, ˈhwupi, ˈwu-]
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- Noun:
- noisy and boisterous revelry
Word Origin
- whoopee (n.)
- 1845, "noisy, unrestrained revelry," extended form of whoop, originally American English. Popular song "Makin' Whoopee is from 1928. The novelty whoopee cushion is from 1931.
Example
- 1. Many young people make whoopee in their cars .
- 2. When peter received a raise in pay , he spent the weekend making whoopee .
- 3. It is that time when you know when to say yes , when to say no , and when to say whoopee !
- 4. Start the car , I know a whoopee spot .
- 5. Mr. wang put a whoopee cushion in his friend 's chair as a gag gift .