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- [yawp, yahp]
- /yɔp, yɑp/
- /jˈɔːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yawp, yahp]
- /yɔp, yɑp/
Definitions of yawp word
- verb without object yawp to utter a loud, harsh cry; to yelp, squawk, or bawl. 1
- verb without object yawp Slang. to talk noisily and foolishly or complainingly. 1
- noun yawp a harsh cry. 1
- noun yawp Slang. raucous or querulous speech. a noisy, foolish utterance. 1
- noun yawp A harsh or hoarse cry or yelp. 1
- verb yawp to gape or yawn, esp audibly 0
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Origin of yawp
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English yolpen; akin to yelp
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Parts of speech for Yawp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yawp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for yawp
verb yawp
- complain — to make an accusation; bring a formal charge
- bawl — If you bawl, you shout in a very loud voice, for example because you are angry or you want people to hear you.
- cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
- gripe — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
- scream — to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
noun yawp
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