whoop-de-do

noun

ˌh(w)üp-dē-ˈdü  ˌh(w)u̇p- 

-tē-

variants or whoop-de-doo

1

: noisy and exuberant or attention-getting activity (as at a social affair or in a political campaign)

2

: a lively social affair

3

: agitated public discussion or debate

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from whoop entry 2

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 3