yap
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/jæp/
🇬🇧
/jæp/
noun
R
A high-pitched sound made by small dogs.
The constant yap of the puppy was starting to get on my nerves.
intransitive verb
R
To make a high-pitched, sharp sound, usually associated with small dogs.
The little dog yapped at the mail carrier.
R
To talk in a silly, noisy, and usually annoying manner.
She yapped on and on about her vacation, not noticing everyone's disinterest.
translation
A high-pitched sound made by small dogs.
To make a high-pitched, sharp sound, usually associated with small dogs.; To talk in a silly, noisy, and usually annoying manner.
Word Forms
Past
yapped
3rd Present
yaps
Progressive
yapping
Plural
yaps
Perfect
yapped