yelp
IPA: jˈɛɫp
noun
- An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
- A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.
verb
- To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
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Examples of "yelp" in Sentences
- He yelped and limped into the woods.
- Yelp for pleasure and a squeak for pain.
- The monster yelps in pain, and then sobs.
- Thus, the moose flees yelping like a dog.
- Males fighting for females will yelp and growl.
- Good wingbone calls make a hollow sounding yelp.
- Compare it to the google search of the Yelp scandals.
- A whimper or a yelp often indicates the dog is in pain.
- The boy yelped in terror, and ran, dropping the flashlight.
- Optionally, the yelp oscillator may be remotely operated also.