yelp

Plural: yelps

Noun

• a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
• An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
• A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.

Verb

Verb Forms: yelped, yelping, yelps

• To utter a sharp, shrill cry, often in pain or excitement.
• bark in a high-pitched tone
  • "the puppies yelped"
• To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

Examples

• He tried not to YELP in frustration when his opponent played ’QUIXOTRY’ for 80 points.
• The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.
• The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.

Synonyms

yap, yelping, yip

Anagrams of yelp