Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
the Fourth Week after Epiphany
There are 60 days til Easter!
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Whoop

King James Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Whomsoever
Next Entry
Whore
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

WHOOP, n. Hoop. This is the same as hoop, but aspirated. The sense is to drive out the voice.

1. A shout of pursuit.
2. A shout of war a particular cry of troops when they rush to the attack. The Indians of America are remarkable for their war whoop.
3. The bird called hoopoe or upupa.

WHOOP, To shout with a particular voice.

WHOOP, To insult with shouts.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Whoop'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​w/whoop.html.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile