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   yap

   /jap/

   verb

   • 1. give a sharp, shrill bark: "the dachshunds yapped at his heels" Similar yelpbarkwoofbay
   • ▪ talk at length in an irritating manner: "he sat in a coffee shop yapping with his buddies" Similar chatterprattleprategibberbabbleblatherbletherblithergabblegossiprattleramblemaundergo onrun ontalk at lengthtalk incessantlytalk a lottalk nineteen to the dozenslabber oninformal:jabberblabberyatterjawgabgaschit-chatyackety-yakrabbitwitterwafflenatterchuntertalk the hind legs off a donkeyrun off at the mouthmagarchaic:twaddletwattleclaverclack

   noun

   • 1. a sharp, shrill bark: "frenzied yaps of delight" Similar yelpbarkwoof
   • 2. a person's mouth: informal North American "he should keep his yap shut" Similar mouthlipsjawsmawmuzzleinformal:trapchopskissergobcakeholemushlaughing gearpussbazoobake
   • ▪ loud, irritating talk: "she'll give you a lot of yap"

   Word Origin early 17th century (denoting a dog that yaps): imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. yapper noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › yapYap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of yap as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Yap can mean to bark, to chatter, or to talk sharply, or it can refer to a type of island or a slang term for mouth.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishYAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a short, high-pitched sound made by a dog: The sound of barking bounces off the walls, with yaps and howls all jumbled together. Fewer examples. Deep growls, full-scale barking and the yap of puppies filled the air as we passed the farmhouse.

4. www.bustle.com › life › yapping-definition-tiktok“Yapping” Is TikTok's New Favorite Word — Here's What It Means

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Yapping is a slang word that means talking in a shrill insistent way, but online it's a compliment for someone who can yap about anything. Learn how the word became popular on TikTok and X, and see examples of yappers and their listeners.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › yapYAP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Yap can refer to a group of islands in the Pacific, a verb meaning to bark or talk loudly, or an interjection imitating the sound of a dog. Learn more about the different meanings, usage, and history of the word yap from Dictionary.com.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishYAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If a small dog yaps, it makes short loud sounds in an excited way. The little dog yapped frantically. [VERB] ...two yapping cairn terriers. [VERB -ing] Synonyms: yelp, bark, woof, yip [mainly US] More Synonyms of yap. 2. verb. If you say that someone yaps, you mean that they talk continuously in an annoying way. [informal]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishyap verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of yap verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › yapYap Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Noun. Pronoun. Filter. verb. yapped, yapping, yaps. To make a sharp, shrill bark or yelp. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To talk noisily and stupidly; jabber. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To utter by yapping. American Heritage. Synonyms: yip. yelp. yammer. yak. scold. rustic. prattle. lecture. hillbilly. gossip. gab.