yapper

yap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yap]
- /yæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yap]
- /yæp/

Definitions of yapper word

verb without object yapper to bark sharply, shrilly, or snappishly; yelp. 1
verb without object yapper Slang. to talk shrilly, noisily, or foolishly. 1
verb with object yapper to utter by yapping. 1
noun yapper a sharp, shrill, or snappish bark; yelp. 1
noun yapper Slang. shrill, noisy, or foolish talk. the mouth: Keep your yap shut. 1
noun yapper Slang. an uncouth or stupid person; bumpkin; fool. 1

See all 7 definitions of yapper

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Origin of yapper

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; 1900-05 for def 5b; imitative

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Parts of speech for Yapper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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yapper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for yapper

noun yapper

babbler — a person who babbles
blabber — a person who blabs
blowhard — If you describe someone as a blowhard, you mean that they express their opinions very forcefully, and usually in a boastful way.
chatterbox — A chatterbox is someone who talks a lot.
chatterer — A chatterer is the same as a chatterbox.

All 17 Synonyms of yapper