Hoop or hoop means a circular frame or support; a stiff circular band--
She wanted to dress up in an old hoop skirt, from the antebellum days.
The children played games with the hoop from an old barrel.
Whoop or whoop ( usually rhymes with hoop ) means a noise; a cry or shout of excitement, similar to the call of an owl--
When he heard the news, he let out a whoop of joy.
Every man in the regiment let out a war whoop as the troops advanced on the enemy.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"When he threw the hoop that landed on the post and won the prize, he let out a victory whoop."
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