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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe continuous yapping sound a small dog makes.
Common pairings
constant yapping
yapping dog
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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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