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

Dogs yipped playfully as they chased each other around the green expanse.

From Los Angeles Times

As soon as the dog started eating, the other fella threw the net over the hound and dragged it off, yipping.

From Literature

She sings “Ooh, ooh,” with a cowgirl yip, fully confident of an impending reunion.

From New York Times

In the distance, a pack of coyotes yipped and howled.

From Washington Post

The puppies yipped and bit at one another, played with toys and doused their feet in a water bowl in the backyard of Keith’s home Monday as a few foster parents milled about.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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