whoop-de-do
1. adjective
1
in horse racing, employing the strategy of riding all-out from the start of the race US, 1948.
2
celebratory, uproarious. Variants include 'whoop-de-doodle' and 'whoopidy-do' US, 1932
2. noun
1
in horse racing, a style of racing based on the premise of establishing an early lead and then running as fast as possible with maximum whip and heel encouragement US, 1959.
2
in motorcycle racing, a closely spaced sequence of hills or rises US, 1973.
3
a loud and rowdy event or gathering US, 1929