Whoopee
Updated:"Whoopee" is a playful, vintage slang term for sexual intercourse or sexual activity in general. Originating in the 1920s, this euphemism gained popularity as a lighthearted way to refer to sex without using more explicit language. The term often implies a sense of fun, excitement, or mischief associated with sexual encounters.
Additional Information
While "whoopee" is not commonly used in modern conversations about sex, it remains recognizable in popular culture, especially in references to early 20th-century entertainment and literature. The term's innocent-sounding nature made it a favorite in early Hollywood films and Broadway shows when direct references to sex were taboo.
The word "whoopee" itself is derived from the exclamation of joy or excitement, "whoop," which adds to its connotation of sexual activity as something fun and thrilling. Its usage peaked between the 1920s and 1950s but has since declined in everyday language.
Examples
"The young couple snuck off to make whoopee in the backseat of their car."
"In old movies, characters often used phrases like 'making whoopee' to imply sexual activity without explicitly mentioning sex."