whop

Meanings

• Interjection

  An exclamation used to express surprise, disbelief, or admiration, often accompanied by a loud noise or gesture.

  - "Whop! I can't believe you finished the marathon in under three hours."
  - "Whop! That's an impressive collection of stamps."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whop
pop , top , dope , hope

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Homophones

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1. who (en) : a person referred to, asked about, or addressed
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whop that leads to same result
whap , whapped , whapping , whaps , whop , whopped , whopping , whops , wop , wops

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'hweopan' meaning 'to turn, to shake violently'. The modern usage of 'whop' as an exclamation developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the loudest 'whop' is held by the 'Whopper Burger' bell, which reaches a volume of 103.5 decibels.

2. The word 'whopper' is also used to describe a large, exaggerated lie.

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Related Concepts

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1. exclamation mark: An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or emphasis, and is commonly used after interjections, such as 'whop', to emphasize the emotion expressed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whop' has been used to express surprise or disbelief in various contexts. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck uses 'whop' to express his surprise when he finds Jim, a runaway slave, reading a book.

How to Memorize "whop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round, red apple. Now, imagine someone taking a big bite out of the apple and exclaiming 'Whop!' as they savor the taste.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whop' with the sound of a firecracker going off or a large balloon popping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'whop' with 'What a huge, outstanding performance!'

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