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holler vs whoop

whoop vs holler

holler and whoop both are nouns.

holler and whoop both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holler Yes No Yes No
whoop Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whoop is a hyponym of holler; that is, whoop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than holler:
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
  • whoop: shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
Other hyponyms of holler include hollo, hurrah, halloo, pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill, howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk.
holler (noun) whoop (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
a small valley between mountains
holler (verb) whoop (verb)
complain shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
utter a sudden loud cry cough spasmodically
shout out
Difference between holler and whoop

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