whooping

verb

Definition of whoopingnext
present participle of whoop
as in shouting

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  1. yelling
  2. roaring
  3. thundering
Verb
  • Neely entered a subway car on an uptown F train at the Second Avenue stop, and was described by witnesses as yelling and moving erratically when Penny put Neely in a chokehold, officials said.
    Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • James, his voice a distant memory from yelling out signals.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of yelling
Verb
  • Before Chappell Roan had fans roaring Pink Pony Club, there was a different pony club that used to have Texans excited.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The Cabin Winter is a time for hibernation, and there’s no better place to curl up than in a mountain cabin with a good book, a journal, and a roaring fire.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of roaring
Verb
  • The beauty of Baja transcends the thundering race course, offering a blend of experiences that elevate any visit.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But in more rural areas of Watauga County and others nearby, where landslides scarred Appalachian slopes and the storm sent water thundering into narrow valleys, the damage to roads, homes and the power grid was more severe.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of thundering
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