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yip

verb
\ ˈyip How to pronounce yip (audio) \
yipped; yipping

Definition of yip

intransitive verb

1 : to bark sharply, quickly, and often continuously
2 : to utter a short sharp cry
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yip noun

Examples of yip in a Sentence

We could hear the puppy yipping playfully in its kennel.

Recent Examples on the Web

 Regardless: There has been no sign of the chip yips this winter. — Michael Rosenberg, SI.com, "There Is Only One Tiger Woods," 3 Apr. 2018 After dark, dogs howl and coyotes yip in anticipation of a kill. — New York Times, "In the California Desert: Vast Darkness, Vibrant Music, an Oasis," 19 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of yip

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for yip

imitative

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yip

verb
How to pronounce yip (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of yip

US, of a dog : to bark in high, quick sounds

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yip

verb
\ ˈyip How to pronounce yip (audio) \
yipped; yipping

Kids Definition of yip

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: yap entry 1 sense 1

yip

noun

Kids Definition of yip (Entry 2 of 2)

: yap entry 2

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