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WHOOPING OR HOOPING-COUGH

\wˈuːpɪŋ ɔː hˈuːpɪŋkˈɒf], \wˈuːpɪŋ ɔː hˈuːpɪŋkˈɒf], \w_ˈuː_p_ɪ_ŋ ɔː h_ˈuː_p_ɪ_ŋ_k_ˈɒ_f]\

Definitions of WHOOPING OR HOOPING-COUGH

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A convulsive cough of children, like a whoop.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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