yawp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
  2. To talk loudly and coarsely.
  3. To clamor, to utter loud complaints.
noun
  1. A yelp or bark.
  2. Loud or coarse talk.

Pronunciation

/jɔːp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-yawp.wav /jɔp/ /jɑp/

Word forms

yawp yawps yawping yawped yaup

Etymology

From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.

Derived words

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