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- [yip]
- /yɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yip]
- /yɪp/
Definitions of yips word
- verb without object yips to bark sharply, as a young dog. 1
- noun yips a sharp bark; yelp. 1
- noun yips Extreme nervousness causing a golfer to miss easy putts. 1
- noun plural yips a tense, nervous feeling affecting a golfer's ability to putt smoothly and effectively 0
- noun yips (Informal) A nervous condition which prevents a sportsman from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault. 0
- noun yips plural of yip. 0
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Origin of yips
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 Yips
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yips 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.
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 yips
verb yips
- 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 yips
- 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 yips
verb yips
noun yips
- 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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