yip

[ yip ]

verb (used without object)

, yipped, yip·ping.

1. to bark sharply, as a young dog.

noun

1. a sharp bark; yelp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yip¹

1400–50; late Middle English yippe, perhaps alteration of yilpe yelp

Example Sentences

Dame Victoria Sharp, sitting with Mrs Justice Yip and Mrs Justice Farbey, said: "In our judgment, the prosecution case was insufficient even to be left to the jury."

From BBC

“They were trying to save their skin, hide the evidence,” Yip said.

From Seattle Times

Mrs Justice Yip said Jenkinson, who was given a minimum term of 22 years, was motivated by a "deep desire to kill" while Ratcliffe's motivation was in part hostility to Brianna's transgender identity.

From BBC

Mrs Justice Yip added that the pair, who had blamed each other throughout the trial, would only be released if the parole board decided they no longer posed a danger to society.

From BBC

The benefit of coming up with better diagnostics and therapy is beyond any individual country, Yip said, “and will not overshadow the capacity or prestige of the other country.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• groan
• growl
• hoot
• moan
• outcry
• roar
• shriek
• wail
• whimper
• yelp