Synonyms for yip

Most common

yelp · yap

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Verb

Noun

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice.

2. n. 1

   A sharp, high-pitched bark.

Forms

Plural

yips → yelpings…

Past participle

yipped
e.g. yipped → yapped, yelped…

Example sentences

• yelp The dog gave a yelp when I trod on its paw.
• yap These yap sessions are starting to get on my nerve.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

yap¹

4 letters

yelp¹

7 letters

yelping²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (yelping² = 2 syllables).