yawp

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /jɔːp/

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Noun

Singular yawp

Plural yawps

1. (countable) A yawp is a harsh cry or bark.

Verb

Plain form yawp

Third-person singular yawps

Past tense yawped

Past participle yawped

Present participle yawping

1. (intransitive) If a person yawps, they shout or exclaim hoarsely.