Vocabulary Entry

yelping

|verb • noun

verb

to make a short, sharp cry or bark.

Example Sentences

"The dog was yelping in pain after stepping on a thorn."

"She yelped in surprise when the cat jumped out from behind the curtain."

"The puppy began yelping as soon as it realized it was alone."

noun

Example Sentences

"The yelping of the fox echoed through the forest at night."

"I heard a distant yelping that prompted me to check on my dogs."

"The yelp that escaped his lips revealed his fright at the sudden loud noise."