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“Whoo” or “Woo”

whoo / woo are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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whoo

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

woo w·UW

  • verbseek someone's favor.
  • verbmake amorous advances towards.
Usage

Examples in context

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“whoo”

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“woo”

  • Amidst Luckee's daily struggles to woo her, college announces its annual
  • …Hanju opera performed by Er Woo were made in the 1920s…
  • …released a freestyle over the woo riddim, where he mentioned a…
  • …and pencils by Chris Johnson/Amelia Woo, Radical Comics, 2009)
  • …the soundtrack to the film Woo.
  • …defeating Duelists who tried to woo her.
  • John Woo, influential film director
  • …The Crossing directed by John Woo currently filming in Beijing.
  • He tries to woo the mysterious woman, confused but…
  • …exotic Latina Dolores Alvaradez, to woo Hinky and thus ultimately show…

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