Meaning & use
Yelp
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To give a short, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or fear.
See it in a sentence
The puppy yelped when it accidentally stepped on a thorn.
She yelped in surprise when the cold water hit her.
A note on using this word
Yelp is often associated with the sharp, sudden cries of dogs, but it applies equally to sudden human exclamations of pain or shock.
Words with a similar meaning
yipsqueal
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A short, sharp cry.
He let out a yelp as he stubbed his toe.
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