hoopted

Hoopted is a neologism that describes a playful, hoop-based performance or a festive, communal reaction in online and street contexts. It is most often used as a past-tense verb, as in "they hoopted on the plaza," and can also refer to the act itself in noun form in some communities.

Etymology and origins are uncertain, but the term appears to have arisen in online dance and fan communities during the early 2020s. It likely blends the word hoop with the standard past-tense suffix -ed, and it has since circulated in social media posts, dance forums, and fan wikis that document short hoop routines and related celebrations.

Usage and contexts: In live settings, a hoopt involves participants spinning hoops and moving in coordinating ways to music, often with synchronized steps, poses, or call-and-response chants. In digital spaces, hoopted messages or posts are used to express enthusiasm or approval after a feat, trick, or joking moment—serving as a shorthand for communal celebration. The term is most common among niche hobbyist groups rather than as a mainstream expression.

Variants and related concepts: While hoopted is primarily used as a verb, reporters and fans sometimes refer to the act as a hoopt, though this usage is less common. Related terms include hoop dance, hula hooping, and call-and-response practices found in street performance and performance art communities.

See also: hoop dance, hula hoop, call-and-response, street performance.