yip
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of yip
1400–50; late Middle English yippe, perhaps alteration of yilpe yelp
Example Sentences
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Her mouth curled into a wide smile and she let out a little yip of delight: “They said his name!”
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022
Contrary to his reputation as a conservative fire-breather, he seemed more yip than bite.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2022
If one were to measure the level of public outcry surrounding this situation, it's more of a yip than a roar, bound to die down once the show debuts.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2021
He’d left himself a tricky three footer, which in the context of his egregious yip on 18 last night, meant everything.
From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2021
“Maybe I don’t want a pack,” I yip.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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