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Yapper (noun) means (informal) Word for someone's mouth, especially when it does a lot of gossiping or talking.

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(informal) Word for someone's mouth, especially when it does a lot of gossiping or talking.

"Shut your yapper or I'll shut it for you!"

Someone who yaps.

"If you want your pack to be a deterrent against burglars or muggers, forget about small dogs, yappers though they be. Focus on the larger breeds, particularly working stock with strong instinctual drives." — Theresa Mancus, Who moved my bone?: a guide for multi-dog households (2004)

A shortened form of ‘yapper dog’.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for yapper

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What is the meaning of yapper?

"yapper" (noun) means (informal) Word for someone's mouth, especially when it does a lot of gossiping or talking.

What are the different meanings of yapper?

"yapper" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) Word for someone's mouth, especially when it does a lot of gossiping or talking; 2. Someone who yaps; 3. A shortened form of ‘yapper dog’.