whoop

Related to whoop: whooping cough

a can of whoop-ass

rude slang An instance of physical violence (against someone). Usually used in a jocular or pseudo-serious threat. If that punk doesn't shut up soon, I'm gonna have to go over there and give him a can whoop-ass! Don't make me open a can of whoop ass on y'all.
See also: can, of

a whoop and a holler

1. A period or instance of loud, wild shouting. The entire bar burst out in a whoop and a holler when their team won the Super Bowl. The kids ran off with a whoop and a holler.
2. A particularly fun, wild time. The bar isn't the prettiest place in town, but it's always good for a whoop and a holler. You spend every cent you earn on a whoop and a holler, when you should be putting some of it away into your savings.
3. An especially short distance. So, I think you're all set to start working. If you need anything, I'm only a whoop and a holler away! Thankfully, my apartment was a whoop and a holler from the college, so I didn't need a car to get to classes each day.
4. A small or trivial amount. Usually used after "worth." I've learned by now that his promises ain't worth a whoop and a holler. A: "Do you want to hold onto this book?" B: "Nah, that old thing isn't worth a whoop and a holler. You can toss it."
See also: and, holler, whoop

no big deal

1. Not inconvenient or difficult at all; not at all troublesome. A: "Thanks so much for watching the kids for me last night, there was an emergency at work." B: "No big deal, man. I'm happy to help out." It's no big deal if you want me to drive you to the airport tomorrow.
2. Of no great or particular importance or consequence. A: "I heard your team won last night—congrats!" B: "It's no big deal, we were against a pretty weak team. But thank you all the same!" A: "It was just a little pot—it's no big deal!" B: "No big deal? Tom, you could get kicked out of school for this!"
See also: big, deal, no

no big whoop

(Something) not inconvenient or difficult at all; not at all troublesome. John: "Thanks so much for watching the kids for me last night. There was an emergency in work." Dave: "No big whoop, man. I'm happy to help out." Seriously, it's no big whoop if you want me to drive you to the airport tomorrow.
See also: big, no, whoop

open (up) a can of whoop ass (on someone)

rude slang To commit, engage in, or threaten physical violence (against someone). Sometimes said in a jocular or pseudo-serious manner. If that punk doesn't shut up soon, I'm gonna have to go over there and open up a can of whoop ass! My old man was the toughest guy in town when he was alive. He could open a can of whoop ass on anyone!
See also: ass, can, of, open, whoop

whoop it up

1. To celebrate or cavort in a noisy way. The team really whooped it up in the locker room after their big win. People at my neighbors' party were whooping it up till 3 AM last night, so I didn't get much sleep.
2. To generate enthusiasm or excitement among a group of people, typically by displaying such enthusiasm and excitement. If you're a speaker or entertainer, you know the value of having someone who can whoop it up and warm up the crowd.
See also: up, whoop

whoop-ass

slang Physical violence (against someone). Usually used in a jocular or pseudo-serious threat. If that punk doesn't shut up soon, I'm gonna have to go over there and give him some whoop-ass! Don't make me open a can of whoop ass on y'all.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

no big deal

 and no biggie
Inf. [of something] not difficult or troublesome. Don't worry. It's no big deal to wash the car. No problem. It's no biggie.
See also: big, deal, no

whoop it up

to celebrate, especially with cheers and whoops. It was a very noisy party. Everyone was whooping it up well past midnight. The campaign workers whooped it up for their candidate. I can't get out there and whoop it up for something I don't believe in.
See also: up, whoop
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

whoop it up

1. Also, make whoopee. Celebrate noisily, as in After exams they decided to whoop it up at their apartment, or Down in the basement the residents were making whoopee. The variant may be dying out. [Slang; late 1800s]
2. Arouse enthusiasm, especially politically, as in The volunteers' job is to whoop it up for the candidate. [Slang; late 1800s]
See also: up, whoop
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

whoop it up

1 enjoy yourself or celebrate in a noisy way, usually in a group. 2 create or show excitement or enthusiasm. US informal
See also: up, whoop
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

no big ˈdeal

(spoken) used to say that something is not important or not a problem: If I don’t win it’s no big deal.
See also: big, deal, no

ˌwhoop it ˈup

(informal)
1 enjoy yourself very much with a noisy group of people: Of course I’m in a bad mood! I’ve been stuck here working while you’ve been whooping it up in the bar with your friends!
2 (American English) make people excited or enthusiastic about something: The emcee came on stage and really whooped it up for the next act.
See also: up, whoop
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

no big deal

and no biggie and no big whoop
n. (something) not difficult or troublesome. (see also NBT.) Don’t worry. It’s no big deal. No biggie; no prob.
See also: big, deal, no

no big whoop

verb
See no big deal
See also: big, no, whoop
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

whoop it up

Slang
1. To have a jolly, noisy celebration.
2. To express or arouse enthusiasm; cheer: conventioneers whooping it up for their candidate.
See also: up, whoop
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • Shut your face!
  • shut your mouth/trap/face/gob!
  • shut your mouth
  • papa
  • come to papa
  • Shut your cake hole!
  • shut your trap
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Rather than the cough and whoop of an older child, a newborn with pertussis infection may simply appear to hold its breath periodically, he says.
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Adolescents and adults generally have milder symptoms, many without the typical whoop.
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Within two weeks, the cough becomes more severe, along with a thick, clear mucous and episodes of severe coughing spasms that may be followed by a high-pitched whoop. It can be fatal to infants, while it is less serious in adults and children older than 6.
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Whooping cough - which gets its name from the "whoop" sound victims make as they inhale after a bout of violent coughing - annually affects an estimated 60 million people and kills one million people worldwide.
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The reason older kids and adults don't get the whoop is because their larynxes are bigger, so they have no problem drawing enough air in.
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MICHELIN Star chef Glynn Purnell swapped knives and forks for pens and laptops to write his first children's book about his late Jack Russell, Whoops.
Glynn's tribute to old pal Whoops, a dog full of beans... and curry powder
"I wanted to immortalise Whoops in fiction, for my own kids first and foremost.
Glynn's tribute to old pal Whoops, a dog full of beans... and curry powder
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Each poet reads a piece, and the audience whoops it up.
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Whoops "the Wonder Dog" - who once foiled armed burglars at Glynn's house - died 24 hours after vets found a tumour on her liver.
Chef Glynn's heartbreak for beloved Whoops the Wonder Dog; RESTAURATEUR MOURNS LOSS OF HIS JACK RUSSELL - WHO ONCE SAW OFF BURGLARS
Whoops "the Wonderdog" - who once foiled armed burglars at Glynn's house - died 24 hours after vets found a tumour on her liver.
Chef Glynn's heartbreak for beloved Whoops the wonderdog; RESTAURATEUR MOURNS LOSS OF HIS JACK RUSSELL - WHO ONCE SAW OFF BURGLARS
FLOYD MAYWEATHER Snr believes that whether his son takes McGregor the distance or not, the Irishman will getting "whooped" on August 26.
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THE DISCOVERY OF A VIDEO TAPE of members of Senator Scott Brown's campaign doing so-called Indian war whoops and making tomahawk chops at a political rally has the senator on the hot seat in Massachusetts.
The discovery of a video tape
Donna Pryde, 21, saved her son Adam's life using skills she learned through the Whoops child safety project.
Mum saved son's life