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whooper

noun whoop·er \ˈh(w)ü-pər, ˈh(w)u̇-\

Definition of WHOOPER

:  one that whoops; specifically :  whooping crane
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First Known Use of WHOOPER

1660

Rhymes with WHOOPER

blooper, cooper, Cowper, duper, grouper, hooper, looper, scooper, snooper, stupor, swooper, super, trooper, trouper

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. whooper
  2. whooper swan
  3. hoop
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