Looking for the meaning of the word YAWPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of YAWPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Yawp
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb): imitative. The noun dates from the early 19th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɔːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a harsh or hoarse cry or yelp
Short Definition:harsh or hoarse cry or yelp
Examples:- the cur did not bark, other than a single yawp
Word: Yawp
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɔːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shout or exclaim hoarsely
Short Definition:shout or exclaim hoarsely
Examples:- the fans screeched, yawped, and pounded their palms
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