whoop vs shout

whoop and shout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
whoop	Yes	No	Yes	No
shout	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, shout is a hypernym of whoop; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than whoop:

Other hypernyms of whoop include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.

As verbs, shout is a hypernym of whoop; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than whoop:

Other hypernyms of whoop include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.

whoop (noun)	shout (noun)
a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

whoop (verb)	shout (verb)
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm	utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
cough spasmodically	utter a sudden loud cry
	utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
	use foul or abusive language towards