yelp Synonyms

yelp Meaning

Wordnet

yelp (n)

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

Wordnet

yelp (v)

bark in a high-pitched tone

Webster

yelp (v. i.)

To boast.

To utter a sharp, quick cry, as a hound; to bark shrilly with eagerness, pain, or fear; to yaup.

Webster

yelp (n.)

A sharp, quick cry; a bark.

yelp Sentence Examples

  1. The dog let out a startled yelp when its tail was stepped on.
  2. The crowd yelped in surprise when the magician revealed his grand illusion.
  3. The angry neighbor yelped and shrieked as the loud music continued.
  4. The hiker yelped in pain when he twisted his ankle on the slippery trail.
  5. The birds yelp and tweet melodies throughout the bustling park.
  6. The cat yelped defensively as the stranger approached it.
  7. The excited children yelped and jumped for joy at the sight of the amusement park.
  8. The burning sensation caused the injured person to yelp out in agony.
  9. The thief yelped and ran when he was caught in the act.
  10. The audience yelped with laughter at the comedian's hilarious punchline.

FAQs About the word yelp

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog), bark in a high-pitched toneTo boast., To utter a sharp, quick cry, as a hound; to bark shrilly with eagerness, p

neigh, mew, peep, honk, low, twitter, whinny, howl, caw, crow

whisper, murmur, whisper, murmur, mutter,mutter,

The dog let out a startled yelp when its tail was stepped on.

The crowd yelped in surprise when the magician revealed his grand illusion.

The angry neighbor yelped and shrieked as the loud music continued.

The hiker yelped in pain when he twisted his ankle on the slippery trail.