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Roop

/ɹuːp/ · verb

Meaning

(intransitive, dialectal) To cry; shout..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (intransitive, dialectal) To cry; shout.
  2. (intransitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To roar; make a great noise.
  3. (transitive, usually with up, dialectal) To make hoarse.
  4. Hoarseness.

Example Sentences

I am rooped up.

Synonyms for roop

Antonyms for roop

Related Words

roarwhooprouphoopoutcrycroupgive crycallbubbleroutshoutupcryboohoovoicehootwailhollerwhinegaleblooter

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What does roop mean?

Roop means (intransitive, dialectal) To cry; shout..

What is a synonym for roop?

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What is the opposite of roop?

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How do you use roop in a sentence?

I am rooped up.

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