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   yawp

   /jɔːp/

   noun

   • 1. a harsh or hoarse cry or yelp: "the cur did not bark, other than a single yawp"
   • ▪ foolish or noisy talk: "therefore his yawp is tolerated, even appreciated"

   verb

   • 1. shout or exclaim hoarsely: "the fans screeched, yawped, and pounded their palms"
   • ▪ talk foolishly or noisily: "it's as well not to yawp much about our going alone"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): imitative. The noun dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. yawper noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • Y

     4

   • A

     1

   • W

     4

   • P

     3

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