"Whooping" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "whooping" can have a few different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
1. Making a loud, long, continuous sound, often like a laugh or a shout: "She let out a whooping laugh when she saw the joke."
2. Giving a loud, sharp cry, often in effort or excitement: "The child whooping with joy as she splashed in the shallow water."
3. Relating to a type of cough, often associated with the Wiekerhoph syndrome or other respiratory diseases: "The patient was experiencing a persistent whooping cough."
4. Being or used for making a loud, sharp cry or laugh: "The whooping horn was made to produce a very loud sound."
An expression used to convey skepticism or doubt when someone claims to have achieved something impressive.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It's characterized by a severe cough that often ends with a distinctive "whoop" sound, especially in children, but can occur at any age. The disease is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially in infants and young children.
Moved rapidly with a sweeping or whooshing sound, typically when a flexible object moves through the air.