yip
Yip (noun) means a short, high-pitched bark or yelp, especially from a small dog. Example: “The puppy let out a yip when it got startled by the doorbell.”
How to use yip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, high yelping bark, most often used for small or excited dogs.
Word forms
yipped past tense, yips plural, Yips plural, yips singular
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The puppy let out a _____ when it got startled by the doorbell.
Etymology
Likely imitative — the word simply mimics the sound itself, going back to a Middle English word for cheeping like a bird.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “yip” mean?
The word “yip” means a short, high-pitched bark or yelp, especially from a small dog. In plain terms, a quick, high yelping bark, most often used for small or excited dogs.
How do you pronounce “yip”?
“Yip” is pronounced yihp (/jɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “yip” in a sentence?
Here is “yip” used in a sentence: “The puppy let out a yip when it got startled by the doorbell.”
What part of speech is “yip”?
Depending on how it is used, “yip” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “yip” come from?
The word “yip” comes from Middle English. Likely imitative — the word simply mimics the sound itself, going back to a Middle English word for cheeping like a bird.
How many meanings does “yip” have?
“Yip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, high-pitched bark or yelp, especially from a small dog.
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