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yelp
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- pronunciation:
- yelp
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
yelps, yelping, yelped |
definition: |
to cry out quickly and sharply, as a dog or fox.
- synonyms:
- yap, yawp, yip
- similar words:
- bark, cry, holler, scream, shriek, squawk, squeal
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related words: |
growl, shout, whine, yell, yowl |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to utter or express by or as by yelping.
- similar words:
- bark, cry, holler, scream, shriek, squawk, squeal
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related words: |
growl, shout, yell |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a quick, sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.
- synonyms:
- yap, yawp, yip
- similar words:
- bark, cry, holler, scream, shriek, squawk, squeal
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related words: |
yell, yowl |
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derivation: |
yelper (n.) |
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