Meaning & use
yip
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A short, sharp bark or cry, typically made by a small dog.
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The puppy let out a yip when it stepped on a sharp pebble.
She could hear the dogs yip and bark from down the street.
A note on using this word
Describes a higher-pitched, quicker sound than a full bark, often associated with small dogs or sudden surprise; also used as a verb.
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yelp
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