Yip: meaning, definitions and examples

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yip

 

[ jษชp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dog sound

To yip is to make a short, sharp cry, often associated with small dogs. This sound is typically high-pitched and can indicate excitement or distress.

Synonyms

bark, whine, yelp

Examples of usage

  • The puppy began to yip when it saw its owner.
  • She heard the little dog yip in the yard.
  • The yipping made it hard to concentrate on the movie.
  • Yip, yip! The excited dog jumped around in circles.

Translations

Translations of the word "yip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคฟเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช yip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ yip

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yip

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yip

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ yip

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ yip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ yip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะนะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yip

Etymology

The term 'yip' originates from the early 19th century, likely imitative of the sound itself. It reflects the sharp, quick, often high-pitched sound associated with smaller breeds of dogs. Its first recorded use in print appears in the mid-1800s in relation to the sounds made by dogs, capturing the essence of their vocalizations in a word. The word has also evolved to encompass various expressions of excitement or alarm, particularly in the context of canine communication. Over time, it has been adopted in colloquial speech to describe similar sounds or feelings of enthusiasm, sometimes extending beyond literal meanings to express a fleeting moment of joy or surprise. This onomatopoeic quality makes 'yip' a unique addition to the English lexicon, conveying both sound and emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,258, 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.