What does yawp mean?
Yawp means (intransitive) To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise..
Yawp
/jɔːp/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
- (intransitive) To talk loudly and coarsely.
- (intransitive) To clamor, to utter loud complaints.
- A yelp or bark.
- Loud or coarse talk.
Example Sentences
I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world. - Walt Whitman
Synonyms for yawp
Antonyms for yawp
Related Words
Word Forms
- yawps
- yawping
- yawped
- yaup
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yawp?
Common synonyms include whine, bawl, yammer, grizzle.
What is the opposite of yawp?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use yawp in a sentence?
I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world. - Walt Whitman
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