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interjection

ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce whoopee (audio)
Definition of whoopeenext
as in hey
how delightful whoopee! I got the job I wanted!

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whoopee

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noun

ˈ(h)wu̇-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce whoopee (audio)
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity for New Year's Eve I'm planning to make whoopee at several clubs

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Recent Examples of whoopee
Interjection
When Pirog played a flashy line, which was often, Vile let out a cackle, an impish, cowpoke whoopee ti-yi-yo. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Noun
At the property once considered the Studio 54 of Miami, the revamp trades flash for discretion and whoopee for extensive wellness programming. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Reflecting on the renovation, Jeff seems most excited about the potential for creative high jinks and, as the song says, makin’ whoopee. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 And, sure, the divorce eventually came, but not before a temporary happy ending in which much whoopee was made. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoopee
  1. hey
  2. festivity
  3. ha
  4. celebration
  5. merriment
  6. rejoicing
  7. merrymaking
  8. fun
Interjection
  • Like, hey, here is Match Window 14, and here are the fixtures for that match week.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There are no dates or prices available for the USA at this point, but hey, there's always the 675SS, which now sells for an equally outrageous US$7,499.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • Headlining the festivities is a halftime performance from Big Boi.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But before its doors shutter for a while, the hotel is offering another year of holiday festivities, this time with a special twist thanks to an immersive collaboration with Parisian brand Repetto.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivity
Interjection
  • La libertad de Venezuela nunca ha sido una causa lejana para mí.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ha
Noun
  • Members of the dance group Danzantes Unidos Mitotiliztli performed in October 2025 during a Dia de los Muertos celebration offered by Athziry Día de Muertos and the city of Aurora at East Aurora High School.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The former center grabbed headlines in March for commenting on a Rangers loss that coincided with the team’s Pride Night celebration.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • Much like the Whos down in Whoville kept the spirit of Christmas alive in spite of the Grinch’s gift-stealing gambit, Halloween revelers can surely find ways to enjoy merriment on Saturday.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Late Night With Seth Meyers is back, and there was much rejoicing.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Wishing you a weekend of fresh pages, warm hearths, and analog rejoicing.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of rejoicing
Noun
  • Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • And senior Donavyn Pellot joined the fun Saturday, recording the first interception of his career and returning it 67 yards, flipping the field, and turning the tide of the game.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Milhouse’s wishes come true when the Grand Pumpkin turns out to be real, but he’s pissed that humans carve up his pumpkin brothers and sisters for fun.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of fun

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