japper — meaning in English

English meaning

• bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
• yap noun A high-pitched bark from a small dog.
• yelp noun A short, sharp, high-pitched cry.

Senses

japper is used for these senses in English:

• yap (countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
• yap (intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.
• yelp To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

bark — full definition

1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

yap — full definition

1. noun A high-pitched bark from a small dog.
2. noun Casual, often pointless chatter.
3. verb To bark in short, high-pitched bursts, said of a small dog.
4. verb To talk on and on, especially about nothing important.

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