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whoop vs holler

holler vs whoop

whoop and holler both are nouns.

whoop and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whoop Yes No Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As verbs, holler is a hypernym of whoop; that is, holler is a word with a broader meaning than whoop:
  • whoop: shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
  • holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of whoop include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
whoop (noun) holler (noun)
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a small valley between mountains
whoop (verb) holler (verb)
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm complain
cough spasmodically utter a sudden loud cry
shout out
Difference between whoop and holler

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