Yawp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jɔːp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Yawp is a verb meaning (intransitive) To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
Meaning
(intransitive) To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
More Meanings
- (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
Word Forms
- yawps
- yawping
- yawped
Synonyms for yawp
Depending on context, synonyms include whine, bawl, yammer, grizzle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bawl, yammer, whine, grizzle, barbaric, yaup.
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