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Meaning of yelps

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

yelps

Pronunciation:/jɛlps/

noun

Definitions

  1. An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

    Example: The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.

  2. A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail.

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.

    Example: The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/yelphttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/yelps

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