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- [yip]
- /yɪp/
- /yip/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yip]
- /yɪp/
Definitions of yip word
- verb without object yip to bark sharply, as a young dog. 1
- noun yip a sharp bark; yelp. 1
- noun yip A short, sharp cry or yelp, especially of excitement or delight. 1
- intransitive verb yip dog: yap 1
- noun yip dog: yapping bark 1
- verb yip If a dog or other animal yips, it gives a sudden short cry, often because of fear or pain. 0
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Origin of yip
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English yippe, perhaps alteration of yilpe yelp
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Parts of speech for Yip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for yip
verb yip
- yelp — to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.
- cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
- growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
- howl — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
- snarl — to become tangled; get into a tangle.
noun yip
- grunt — to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
- long — having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle.
- ululate — to howl, as a dog or a wolf; hoot, as an owl.
- whoop — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
- call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
Antonyms for yip
verb yip
noun yip
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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