noun

yapping

Yapping (noun) means a run of short, sharp barks, especially from a small dog. Example: “The yapping from the flat downstairs went on all afternoon.”

noun

A run of short, sharp barks, especially from a small dog.

"The yapping from the flat downstairs went on all afternoon."

How to use yapping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe continuous yapping sound a small dog makes.

Common pairings

constant yapping yapping dog

Word forms

yappings plural

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Rhymes for yapping

mapping rapping tapping lapping zapping napping flapping wrapping trapping slapping clapping snapping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “yapping” mean?

The word “yapping” means a run of short, sharp barks, especially from a small dog. In plain terms, the continuous yapping sound a small dog makes.

How do you use “yapping” in a sentence?

Here is “yapping” used in a sentence: “The yapping from the flat downstairs went on all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “yapping”?

“Yapping” is a noun.

What is the meaning of yapping?

"yapping" (noun) means a run of short, sharp barks, especially from a small dog.

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