whoop-up

from the verbal phrase whoop (it) up, enjoy oneself in a boisterous way

Esp. West

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a noisy party or other celebration.

Quotations

1913

As soon as the general "whoop-up" began, all the traders . . . packed up their outfits snugly and retired. . . .

1953

"Ain't you going to have no dance, no rodeo, whoop-up?"

1964

Welcome . . . to all . . . who've [made] it to our annual whoop-up.