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Definition of yelp

yelp

/jɛlp/
yelp
Plural:yelps
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Past Simple:yelped
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Past Participle:yelped
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Present Participle:yelping
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• noun

1

A short, sharp, high-pitched cry or bark, especially one uttered in pain, alarm, or excitement.

Example

"The puppy let out a sudden yelp when its tail was accidentally stepped on."

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• verb

1

To utter a short, sharp, high-pitched cry or bark, typically in pain, surprise, or excitement.

Example

"She yelped in surprise when the icy water splashed onto her feet."

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• Rhymes for yelp

• Nearby Words

yellowtail snapper
yellowthroat
yellowy
yelp
yelper
yemen
yemeni

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'gielpan', meaning to boast, exult, or cry out, which gradually narrowed in Middle English to refer specifically to a sharp, high-pitched cry or bark.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yelp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yelp
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