First Known Use: 1501
Dictionary
1yelp
noun \ˈyelp\
Definition of YELP
: a sharp shrill bark or cry (as of a dog or turkey); also : squeal
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Origin of YELP
2yelp
2yelp
verb
: to make a quick, high cry or bark
Full Definition of YELP
intransitive verb
: to utter a sharp quick shrill cry <dogs yelp>
transitive verb
: to utter with a yelp
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Origin of YELP
Middle English, to boast, cry out, from Old English gielpan to boast, exult; akin to Old High German gelph outcry
First Known Use: 1553
YELP Defined for Kids
1yelp
noun \ˈyelp\
Definition of YELP for Kids
: a quick high-pitched bark or cry
2yelp
verb
yelpedyelp·ing
Definition of YELP for Kids
: to make a quick high-pitched bark or cry <A dog was yelping in pain.>
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