yelp
verb (used without object)
to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.
yelped
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past participleof yelp.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof yelp.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
yelpverb (used without object)to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.
Example Sentences
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“Flippin’ champs?!” all-world quarterback Fernando Mendoza yelped, eyes wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
The 24-year-old yelped in surprise and delight when her score was read in the kiss-and-cry area, putting Glenn on top of the leaderboard as Levito stepped onto the ice.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
He yelped at the microphone as though it was about to attack him, then he lilted, eyes closed, like a crooner.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023
Rex and the other dogs barked, yelped and whined during the ceremony, more eager to play for each other than get their badges as they tugged at their handlers’ leashes.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
Her feet landed in the water, and a shock of cold ran through her body so intense she yelped.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
