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yelp
noun
verb
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- Y
- Ends with
- P
- Contains
- EL
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/jɛlp/
Meaning
Definitions
noun
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
“The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.”
A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.
verb
To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.
“The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.”
In context
Example Sentences
The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.
The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.