What does yarr mean?
Yarr means (intransitive, archaic) To growl or snarl like a dog..
Yarr
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(intransitive, archaic) To growl or snarl like a dog..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive, archaic) To growl or snarl like a dog.
- (UK, dialect) The plant Spergula arvensis, corn spurry.
- Alternative form of arr (“used stereotypically in imitation of pirates”).
Example Sentences
She yapped and yarred and ran in foolish circles, as though quarrelling with her own tail.
And when he saw that all the dogs were flocking about her, yarring at the retardment of their access to her, and every way keeping such a coil with her as they are wont to do about a proud or salt bitch, he forthwith departed […]
Yarr, this be a fine ship.
Synonyms for yarr
Antonyms for yarr
Related Words
Word Forms
- yarrs
- yarring
- yarred
Usage Notes
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How do you use yarr in a sentence?
She yapped and yarred and ran in foolish circles, as though quarrelling with her own tail.
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