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yelping

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Noun — The act of making short, high-pitched cries.

Etymology

The "-ing" form of "yelp", from Old English gielp.

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What does “yelping” mean?

The word “yelping” means the act of making short, high-pitched cries. In plain terms, repeated short, sharp cries, often from a startled or hurt animal or person.

How do you pronounce “yelping”?

“Yelping” is pronounced YEHL-pihng (/ˈjɛlpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “yelping” in a sentence?

Here is “yelping” used in a sentence: “The yelping from the backyard meant the dog had found something it shouldn't have.”

What part of speech is “yelping”?

“Yelping” is a noun.

Where does the word “yelping” come from?

The word “yelping” comes from Old English. The "-ing" form of "yelp", from Old English gielp.

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