ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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What is the meaning of whooping?
A
Uttering a loud cry of joy
B
Uttering a loud cry of pain
C
Uttering a loud cry of anger
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment : shout. : to utter the cry or call of an animal (such as an owl or gibbon) 3. : to make the characteristic whoop of whooping cough.

Detailed explanation-2: -a sudden shout of happiness or excitement. a whoop of joy/delight/pleasure.

Detailed explanation-3: -to give a loud, excited shout, especially to show your enjoyment of or agreement with something: The audience was whooping and clapping. See also. whooping cough. Expressing and showing feelings.

Detailed explanation-4: -(idiomatic, slang, vulgar, US) To defeat in a fight. quotations ▼ (idiomatic, slang, vulgar, US) To defeat or excel against (someone) in a competitive event.

Detailed explanation-5: -to utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger. to laugh loudly or boisterously: to roar at a joke. to make a loud sound or din, as thunder, cannon, waves, or wind.

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