What does yip mean?
Yip means a sharp, high-pitched bark.
Yip
/jɪp/ · noun
Meaning
a sharp, high-pitched bark.
Definitions by Sense
- a sharp, high-pitched bark
- to bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice
Example Sentences
I've never hunted myself, but I understand that half the battle is being able to make noises like some jungle animal with dyspepsia, and I believe that Aunt Dahlia in her prime could lift fellow-members of the Quorn and Pytchley out of their saddles with a single yip, though separated from them by two ploughed fields and a spinney.
Synonyms for yip
Antonyms for yip
Related Words
Word Forms
- yips
- yipping
- yipped
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yip?
Common synonyms include yelp, yap.
What is the opposite of yip?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use yip in a sentence?
I've never hunted myself, but I understand that half the battle is being able to make noises like some jungle animal with dyspepsia, and I believe that Aunt Dahlia in her prime could lift fellow-members of the Quorn and Pytchley out of their saddles with a single yip, though separated from them by two ploughed fields and a spinney.
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