yapp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yapp
1880–85; named after William Yapp, 19th-century English bookseller
Example Sentences
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Australia and Yapp didn't hit that jackpot in the end.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Yapp was flung into the air by her players while Mitchell's stony post-match delivery didn't match his upbeat words.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Tom Ashworth, chief executive of wine retailer Yapp Brothers, says that if he was making wine he wouldn't use AI.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024
Jo Yapp will be among the favourites to be involved.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2023
"How much is it, Mr. Yapp?" he asked.
From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.
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