noun

yelping

YEHL-pihng

noun

The act of making short, high-pitched cries.

"The yelping from the backyard meant the dog had found something it shouldn't have."

How to Use Yelping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRepeated short, sharp cries, often from a startled or hurt animal or person.

yelpings plural

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The _____ from the backyard meant the dog had found something it shouldn't have.

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

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