yap Synonyms
Another word for yap
• noun (Context 1)
A sharp, shrill bark, especially one made by a small dog.
"The terrier greeted the mail carrier with a series of excited yaps."
• verb (Context 2)
To give a sharp, shrill bark (especially of a small dog).
"The neighbor's poodle yapped at every squirrel that ran across the fence."
• verb (Context 3)
To talk at length in an irritating, noisy, or trivial manner (informal).
"They sat at the corner table and yapped about celebrity gossip for hours."
• noun (Context 4)
Foolish, noisy, or incessant talk (informal).
"After an hour of his endless chatter, everyone in the room was ready for some quiet."
• noun (Context 5)
A person's mouth, especially when viewed as overly talkative (slang).
"The grumpy passenger told the noisy teenager to shut his trap during the movie."
Opposites of yap
The opposite of yap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: