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Yelped: meaning, definitions and examples

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yelped

 

[ jɛlpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Yelped is the simple past tense of the verb 'yelp', which means to give a quick, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise. It is commonly used to describe the sound made by a small dog or an animal in distress. The term can also be applied to humans who express sudden emotion.

Synonyms

cried, shrieked, squealed

Examples of usage

  • The dog yelped when it stepped on a thorn.
  • She yelped in surprise when her friend jumped out.
  • He yelped after being startled by the loud noise.

Translations

Translations of the word "yelped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritou

🇮🇳 चिल्लाया

🇩🇪 geschrien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 закричав

🇵🇱 krzyknął

🇯🇵 叫んだ

🇫🇷 crié

🇪🇸 gritado

🇹🇷 bağırdı

🇰🇷 외쳤다

🇸🇦 صرخ

🇨🇿 zakřičel

🇸🇰 zakričal

🇨🇳 叫了

🇸🇮 zakričal

🇮🇸 öskraði

🇰🇿 айқайлады

🇬🇪 ყვიროდა

🇦🇿 hayqırdı

🇲🇽 gritado

Word origin

The word 'yelp' has its origins in the late Middle English 'yelpen', which meant 'to bark' or 'to cry out'. It is related to the Old English 'geolpa', which referred to a shout or a call for attention. The sound associated with yelping has remained consistent over time, often linked closely to small dogs or animals expressing discomfort or urgency. The evolution of 'yelp' into modern English maintains its emotional connotation, typically associated with short, high-pitched calls indicating surprise, excitement, or pain. This verb has also adapted into various contexts, reflecting changes in language usage and expressions over the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,428, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.