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Vocabulary Entry
yelp
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A loud cry or bark, typically made by a dog.
Example Sentences
"I heard a loud yelp from the backyard."
"The dog's sudden yelp caught my attention."
"She let out a yelp of surprise when she saw the snake."
V
verb
To make a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.
Example Sentences
"The dog will yelp if you step on its paw."
"He yelped in pain when he stubbed his toe."
"The children began to yelp with excitement when they saw the amusement park."