First Known Use: 1845
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1whoopee
interjection whoop·ee \ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē, ˈ(h)wü-; (h)wu̇-ˈpē, (h)wü-\
—used to express enthusiasm
Full Definition of WHOOPEE
—used to express exuberance
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Origin of WHOOPEE
irregular from 2whoop
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Rhymes with WHOOPEE
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2whoopee
noun whoop·ee \ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē, ˈ(h)wü-\
Definition of WHOOPEE
1
: boisterous convivial fun : merrymaking —usually used with make
2
: sexual play —usually used with make
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First Known Use of WHOOPEE
1924
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- Synonyms
- conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), jollification, jollity, merriment, rejoicing, reveling (or revelling), revelry, merrymaking
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