Phrase guide

whoop it up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have a great time; to party or revel whole-heartedly or noisily.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • They all went out to whoop it up on his 21st birthday.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The members of the wedding party made merry all night
  • Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: revel, racket, make whoopie, make merry, make happy, jollify, wassail

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: celebrate, fete

Narrower terms: carouse, roister, riot

History

Etymology

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