Yelping: meaning, definitions and examples

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yelping

[ ˈjɛlpɪŋ ]

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animal sound

To utter a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark, often done by a dog.

Synonyms

bark, howl, whine

Examples of usage

The dog started yelping when the doorbell rang.
The coyote could be heard yelping in the distance.

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informal

A loud, sharp cry or bark, typically made by a dog.

Synonyms

bark, cry, howl

Examples of usage

The yelping of the dog could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
The sudden yelping startled everyone in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "yelping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 latido

🇮🇳 भौंकना

🇩🇪 Bellen

🇮🇩 menggonggong

🇺🇦 гавкання

🇵🇱 szczekanie

🇯🇵 吠える

🇫🇷 aboiement

🇪🇸 ladrido

🇹🇷 havlama

🇰🇷 짖는 소리

🇸🇦 نبح

🇨🇿 štěkání

🇸🇰 štekanie

🇨🇳 吠叫

🇸🇮 lajanje

🇮🇸 gelta

🇰🇿 үру

🇬🇪 ყეფა

🇦🇿 hürmə

🇲🇽 ladrido

Word origin

The word 'yelping' originated from the Middle English word 'yelpen', which means 'to boast or brag'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the sharp, high-pitched cries or barks made by animals, particularly dogs. The term is commonly used to describe the loud, sharp sounds made by dogs in various situations.