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yelp

noun verb

A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

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Word length
4
Starts with
Y
Ends with
P
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

verb

  1. Bark in a high-pitched tone

    “The puppies yelped”

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The puppies yelped

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