a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy. the sound made by a person suffering from whooping cough. to utter a loud cry or shout in expressing enthusiasm, excitement, etc. to cry as an owl, crane, or certain other birds.

What does it mean when someone says Whoops?

(wʊps ) exclamation. You say whoops to indicate that there has been a slight accident or mistake, or to apologize to someone for it. [informal, feelings]

Which is correct whoops or OOPS?

The related interjection “whoops” is considered a variation of “oops.” It often appears in a more elaborate version, “whoopsie-daisy,” also derived from “upsidaisy.” The OED's first “whoops” and “whoopsie” citations are from the 1920s and '30s.