This is the 8805th most frequent Dutch word.
joop
"Joop" is primarily a Dutch masculine given name, a diminutive of "Johannes."
In this sentence, 'Joop' is used as a personal name and is a proper noun.
Joop is een naam die vaak voorkomt in Nederland.
Joop is a name that is often found in the Netherlands.
In this context, 'joop' is used as a metaphorical term to describe a quiet buzz or murmur.
Tijdens de vergadering hoorden we een joop van ongenoegen uit het publiek.
During the meeting, we heard a buzz of discontent from the audience.
Here, 'joop' is employed metaphorically to describe a warm atmosphere or greeting.