26984 words

yelp

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
to make a sudden, short, high sound, usually when in pain:

Examples:

I accidentally stepped on the dog's foot and it yelped.
She yelped, as if being punched in the stomach.
2
to say something suddenly and quickly, like someone who is in pain:

Examples:

"Nooooo," yelped a small girl at one point.
"This is an outrage!" he yelped.
3
a sudden, short, high sound, like that made by a person or animal in pain:

Examples:

Feeling something sting her cheek, she stifled a yelp.
She heard her pet's yelps of pain and rushed to his side.
4
to make a sudden, short, high sound, usually when in pain:

Examples:

He screwed up his face and yelped in pain.

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