yelp
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/jelp/
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/jelp/
noun
R
A short, sharp cry that someone makes when they are hurt or surprised.
The child let out a yelp when they tripped and fell.
verb
R
To make a short, sharp cry because you are hurt or surprised.
The puppy yelped when it got its paw caught in the fence.
translation
A short, sharp cry that someone makes when they are hurt or surprised.
To make a short, sharp cry because you are hurt or surprised.
Word Forms
3rd Present
yelps
Progressive
yelping
Past
yelped
Plural
yelps
Perfect
yelped