Alternative form of whupping

plural of whooping

Grus americana, a species of crane native to North America.

(medicine) A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

(idiomatic) To have a great time; to party or revel excessively or noisily.

(informal) Used to acknowledge a mistake.

plural of whooping crane

Alternative form of whooping crane

In war, a yell to fight.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, whoop.