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- pronunciation:
- yaep
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
yaps, yapping, yapped |
definition 1: |
to bark with sharp, high, shrill sounds, as a dog does.
- synonyms:
- yawp, yelp, yip
- similar words:
- bark
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definition 2: |
(slang) to talk loudly and foolishly.
- similar words:
- blab, blather, chatter, jabber, prate, prattle, rave
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related words: |
shout, speak |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a quick shrill bark; yelp.
- synonyms:
- yawp, yelp, yip
- similar words:
- bark
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definition 2: |
(slang) loud, foolish talk.
- similar words:
- blather, chatter, jabber, prate, prattle
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definition 3: |
(slang) one's mouth.
- synonyms:
- trap
- similar words:
- chop, jaw, mouth
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definition 4: |
(slang) a person considered loud, foolish, or rude.
- similar words:
- boor, churl, clown, lout, oaf, vulgarian, yokel
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derivations: |
yappingly (adv.), yapper (n.) |
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