noun
yelping
YEHL-pihng
Yelping (noun) means the act of making short, high-pitched cries. Example: “The yelping from the backyard meant the dog had found something it shouldn't have.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRepeated short, sharp cries, often from a startled or hurt animal or person.
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Etymology
The "-ing" form of "yelp", from Old English gielp.
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What does “yelping” mean?
The word “yelping” means the act of making short, high-pitched cries. In plain terms, repeated short, sharp cries, often from a startled or hurt animal or person.
How do you pronounce “yelping”?
“Yelping” is pronounced YEHL-pihng (/ˈjɛlpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yelping” in a sentence?
Here is “yelping” used in a sentence: “The yelping from the backyard meant the dog had found something it shouldn't have.”
What part of speech is “yelping”?
“Yelping” is a noun.
Where does the word “yelping” come from?
The word “yelping” comes from Old English. The "-ing" form of "yelp", from Old English gielp.
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