yaffle
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of yaffle
C18: imitative of its cry
Example Sentences
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Bagpuss and his companions, including a woodpecker called Professor Yaffle and Madeleine the rag doll, will "stir from their slumber to find themselves in contemporary Britain", the announcement said.
From BBC
And when Bagpuss awoke, so did his friends: Professor Yaffle the woodpecker bookend, Gabriel the toad and Madeleine the rag doll, as well as the musical mice on their magical mouse organ.
From BBC
The Bug Slayer, Professor Yaffle and Miss Tigglywinkle are just some of the monikers car owners are using.
From Fox News
Far be it from me to criticise the Bagpuss producers, but the decision to spin off the character of Professor Yaffle’s wife isn’t really working.
From The Guardian
Early in his career, Dodd was described on show bills as ‘Professor Yaffle Chucklebutty – Operatic Tenor and Sausage Knotter.’
From Reuters
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