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Definition of yelper

yelper

/ˈjɛl.pɚ/
yelp · er
Plural:yelpers
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• noun

1

A person or animal, especially a small dog, that utters a short, sharp cry or bark.

Example

"The excited terrier was a persistent yelper whenever the doorbell rang."

2

North American A regional name for the greater yellowlegs or the American avocet, long-legged shorebirds of North America noted for their loud, sharp alarm calls when disturbed.

Example

"As we walked along the tidal flats, a startled yelper rose from the marsh with a series of piercing cries."

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yellowthroat
yellowy
yelp
yelper
yemen
yemeni
yen

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