whoopee doo

Mocking big deal

Whoopee doo is a sarcastic exclamation of mock enthusiasm, dismissing something as unimpressive or unworthy of excitement: So you got a promotion—whoopee doo.

The phrase deflates another's excitement or announcement by pretending to celebrate it.

Also spelled whoop-de-do or whoop-de-doo.

sarcasm

eye-roll

Gesture of exasperation

mocking · snark · facetious · cynical · derisive · ironic · sneer · scornful · satirical · contempt

indifference

shrug

Shoulder gesture of uncertainty

  • mehIndifference, vocalized
  • who caresDismissive indifference expression
  • apathyAbsence of feeling

unconcern · detachment · disinterest · nonchalance · insouciance · boredom · ennui · dispassion · impassivity · aloofness

Opposites
enthusiasm/excitement level

whoopee doowow

Cry of amazement

amazing · oh my god · incredible · fantastic · awesome

emotional valence of reaction

whoopee doooh no

Exclamation of alarm

how awful · heartbreaking · tragic · shocking · horrifying

emotional intensity

whoopee doomind-blowing

Overwhelmingly impressive or shocking

life-changing · earth-shattering

Family

whoop, whoopee, whoops, whooping, whooped, doo

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G