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yappy

yap
Y y

Transcription

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

Definitions of yappy word

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

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Origin of yappy

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; 1900-05 for def 5b; imitative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Yappy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

yappy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with yappy

  • how to stop yappy dogs?
  • what does yappy stand for?
  • what does yappy mean?
  • how to stop a yappy dog?

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