hooper

noun — 4 senses

hooper

noun

/huːpəɹ/ · /huːpɚ/

Etymology From hoop (“to whoop, cry out”) + -er.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Ornithology The European whistling, or wild, swan (Cygnus cygnus).

Synonyms: elke, hooper swan, whooper swan, whooping swan

hooper

noun

Etymology From Middle English hoper, hoopere, hopere, perhaps from Old English *hōpere (“hooper”), equivalent to hoop + -er.

1

One who applies hoops to casks or tubs.

2

One who hula hoops.

3

Informal A basketball player.

Related terms: hula hooper

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