🐶 A deep sound 😲 Surprised exclamation 💨 To breathe out

whoof

1 9.9

A short shout people make when they feel surprised, relieved, or overwhelmed

interjection
/wuːf/

Informal

: ¡uf!

Whoof! That was an incredible finish to the game!

Examples

Whoof!

Gosford Park (2001)
"... outside! ... yard! ... whoof! ... Jesus!

Fiction book (1999)
Whoof!

Gosford Park (2001)
Whoof!

Gosford Park (2001)
She dropped the heavy box and exclaimed, "Whoof! That was heavier than I thought!"
After climbing the steep hill, he sighed and said, "Whoof! I'm so out of shape!"

Synonyms

whoa

vswhoof

Informal

∞ 7.2

To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly

focuses more on relief and overwhelmed feeling rather than stopping action

ooh

vswhoof

Informal

∞ 7.2

A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure

is used also for relief or feeling overwhelmed rather than only admiration

wow

vswhoof

Informal

∞ 1.0

A short word people say to show surprise or admiration

is more about relief and feeling overwhelmed than pure admiration

whoo

vswhoof

Informal

707 9.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is often used for relief or overwhelmed reaction not only celebration

hoo

vswhoof

Informal

359 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

signals relief or overwhelmed feeling more often than a short excited noise

what the heck

vswhoof

Informal

90 8.9

A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance

tends more toward relief and overwhelmed feeling than puzzled disbelief

whoop

vswhoof

Informal

46 4.9

A loud high shout to show excitement or joy

more often marks surprise relief or overwhelm than loud celebration

hooray

vswhoof

Informal

43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is used more for sudden surprise relief or overwhelmed emotion than approval

ooo

vswhoof

Informal

36 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

leans more toward relief and being overwhelmed than quick admiration

oooh

vswhoof

Informal

31 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is more about sudden relief or feeling overwhelmed than prolonged excitement

holy shit

vswhoof

Offensive

26 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is also used for relief or overwhelmed feeling not only raw shock

sheesh

vswhoof

Slang

22 9.8

A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance

is often about relief or being overwhelmed rather than loud expression

lordy

vswhoof

Informal

17 9.4

A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling

more often signals relief or feeling overwhelmed rather than general shock

ooooh

vswhoof

Informal

16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

focuses more on relief or feeling overwhelmed instead of realization

woah

vswhoof

Informal

14 8.8

A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement

also conveys relief and being overwhelmed beyond mere amazement

wah

vswhoof

Informal

14 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

adds meaning of relief or overwhelmed feeling not covered by admiration

OMG

vswhoof

Slang

8 8.5

A short written exclamation people use in messages to show surprise or shock

includes relief and overwhelmed feelings as well as surprise in speech

woohoo

vswhoof

Informal

5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is used more for surprise relief or overwhelmed feelings rather than party joy

goodness gracious

vswhoof

Archaic

5 7.5

A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock

is more commonly used for relief or overwhelmed emotion rather than formal shock

whooo

vswhoof

Informal

5 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is more focused on surprise relief or overwhelmed feelings than joy

ohhhh

vswhoof

Informal

3 8.4

A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something

is more likely to mean relief or feeling overwhelmed than just understanding

oooo

vswhoof

Informal

3 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is often used for relief or overwhelmed feeling instead of only excitement

oho

vswhoof

Archaic

2 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding

is used more for relief or being overwhelmed than subtle realization

woop

vswhoof

Informal

1 8.9

A short shout that shows joy or excitement

tends to convey surprise relief or overwhelmed feeling rather than small triumphs

wooo

vswhoof

Informal

1 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

leans more toward surprise relief or being overwhelmed rather than celebration

woa

vswhoof

Informal

1 9.9

A short shout showing surprise or asking for attention

is used more for relief or feeling overwhelmed rather than mere attention

woot

vswhoof

Slang

1 9.9

A short shout of joy used online

is also suitable for sudden overwhelmed or relieved reactions not tied to success

aaahh

vswhoof

Informal

1 9.5

A short sound you make when you suddenly understand something

is more often used for relief being impressed or feeling overwhelmed

oh my heck

vswhoof

Informal

9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is stronger including relief and overwhelmed feelings rather than mild disbelief

bejeezus

vswhoof

Informal

9.9

A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance

is more about relief or being overwhelmed than mere annoyance

whoot

vswhoof

Slang

9.9

A short excited word typed online to show joy

is more for surprise relief and overwhelmed reactions rather than celebration

wahoo

vswhoof

Informal

9.3

A loud shout to show joy or excitement

leans toward sudden surprise or relief more than planned celebration

How Surprised

whoof

Informal

1 9.9

wow

Informal

∞ 1.0

whoa

Informal

∞ 7.2

∞ 1.0

huh

Informal

∞ 8.0

Surface Forms

whoof main

Etymology

Whoof is a sound word that copies a quick breath or sudden noise, like the small words phew or whoosh. So people say whoof to show 'surprise', relief, being impressed, or feeling overwhelmed.