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yapped

 

[ jæpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal speech

Yapped is the past tense of yap, which means to talk incessantly or chatter, often in a high-pitched manner. It is typically used to describe the act of a dog barking or a person speaking loudly without much substance.

Synonyms

barked, chattered, gabbed, gabbled

Examples of usage

  • The dog yapped excitedly at the mailman.
  • She yapped on the phone for hours.
  • He yapped away about his vacation plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "yapped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 latido

🇮🇳 बकबक किया

🇩🇪 gebellt

🇮🇩 menggonggong

🇺🇦 гавкнув

🇵🇱 szczekał

🇯🇵 吠えた

🇫🇷 aboyé

🇪🇸 ladró

🇹🇷 havladı

🇰🇷 짖었다

🇸🇦 نباح

🇨🇿 štěkal

🇸🇰 štekal

🇨🇳 吠叫

🇸🇮 laul

🇮🇸 garglaði

🇰🇿 үрді

🇬🇪 გაუჩერებლად ლაპარაკობდა

🇦🇿 havladı

🇲🇽 ladró

Etymology

The term 'yap' originated in the early 19th century and is likely derived from the Middle English 'yappen,' which means to bark. This reflects the sound made by small dogs, which are often associated with yapping due to their high-pitched barks. Over time, the usage of 'yap' expanded to include incessant chatter or talk, especially in a way that is considered trivial. The transition from a description of canine behavior to a characterization of human speech highlights a playful yet critical view of excessive talking. By the 20th century, the term had cemented its place in informal language, often used to describe someone speaking without much weight to their words or talking too much in an annoying way.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,768, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.