yawp
yawp · yawps · yawped · yawping
To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noiseTo yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
UK/jɔːp/US/jɔp/
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
make a raucous noise
(intransitive)To talk loudly and coarsely.
(intransitive)To clamor, to utter loud complaints.
Origin
From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.
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Forms
yawps, yawping, yawped, yawpedSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedyawper
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle