yelp
verb (used without object)
to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.
are yelping
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present progressiveof yelp.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It could get hellish when school parties are yelping their way around.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 1, 2013
No doubt they are yelping and yapping like mad; In such hobbles cantankerous spleen lands—rous spleen lands.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, May 31, 1890 by Various
In a few minutes the unleashed dogs are yelping on his track.
From The Brothers' War by John Calvin Reed
Now they've turned aside from him, and are yelping after me.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 4, 1891 by Various
