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yelp

[yelp] / yɛlp /
NOUN
short, high cry
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VERB
short, high cry
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Example Sentences

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Clare yelped and lost his balance, tumbling to the floor with a great crash.

From Literature

I was prepared for that one, as a fellow theatergoer nearby let out a soft yelp when the unseen gestures first arrived above their head.

From Los Angeles Times

As two bars of precious prewar soap appeared, Frau Mikes clapped her hand over her mouth to suppress her yelp of triumph.

From Literature

When he saw Glenn, he shot off to tall timber, yelping.

From Literature

It extended one large grey paw and patted the flames -then leapt back with an outraged yelp.

From Literature