noun
yip
yihp
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.”
noun
1
A short, high-pitched bark or yelp, especially from a small dog.
"The puppy let out a yip when it got startled by the doorbell."
"A chorus of yips came from the kennel as the truck pulled up."
verb
1
To make a short, sharp, high-pitched bark.
"The terrier yipped excitedly at the mail carrier."
How to use yip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, high yelping bark, most often used for small or excited dogs.
Common pairings
a sharp yip
yip and yelp
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Word forms
- Plural
- yips
- Third person singular
- yips
- Past tense
- yipped
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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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