yapping
ˈjæpɪŋ
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Definition of yapping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animal soundrepeated high-pitched barking by a small dog
  • The yapping from the neighbor's dog kept me awake.
2.
conversationnoisy or excessive talking by people
  • Their constant yapping made it hard to concentrate.

Adjective

1.
dogsmaking short, sharp, high-pitched sounds
  • The yapping dog kept everyone awake.
barking howling
2.
communicationtalking in a loud annoying way
  • The yapping kids were hard to ignore.
blabbering chattering
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Origin of yapping

Middle English, yap (to bark)

Examples of yapping in a sentence

  • I could hear constant yapping coming from a dog tied outside the shop.
  • The yapping in the meeting room drowned out the presenter’s opening remarks.
  • On the train, their yapping kept everyone in the carriage awake.
  • The yapping puppies were excited to see visitors.
  • Her yapping pet annoyed the neighbors.
  • The yapping dog kept everyone awake.

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  1. French:jappement, aboyant, ...
  2. German:Gekläff, kläffend, ...
  3. Italian:abbaiare acuto, abbaiante, ...
  4. Spanish:ladrido, ladrador, ...
  5. Portuguese:latidos, barulhento, ...
  6. Chinese:狗叫声, 吠叫的, ...
  7. Japanese:キャンキャン吠え, 吠えている, ...
  8. Arabic:نُبَاح, نَبَّاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְבִיחוֹת, צַוְחָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:тявканье, лающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скавуління, гавкаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:कूँ-कूँ, भौंकने वाला, ...
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Definition of yap - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
dog soundbark sharply or shrilly
  • The small dog yapped at the strangers passing by..
bark howl
2.
speaktalk noisily or foolishly
  • He yapped about his adventures all evening..
babble chatter prattle

Noun

1.
dog soundhigh-pitched bark of a small dog
  • The puppy let out a loud yap.
bark howl yelp
2.
talkativeloud, annoying talk
  • She couldn't concentrate because of the yap in the next room..
babble chatter
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talk continuously in an annoying way
She would yap away about her day endlessly.

Origin of yap

Imitative origin, yap (sharp bark)

Examples of yap in a sentence

  • Dogs often yap when they are anxious or excited.
  • The kids yapped excitedly during recess.
  • She yapped on the phone for hours.
  • I heard a yap from the neighbor's dog.
  • The yap of the terrier was incessant.
  • The yap of the crowd was unbearable.

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  1. French:japper, jappement, ...
  2. German:kläffen, Kläffen, ...
  3. Italian:abbaiare, guaito, ...
  4. Spanish:ladrar, ladrido agudo, ...
  5. Portuguese:latir, latido, ...
  6. Chinese:狂吠, 吠声, ...
  7. Japanese:キャンキャン吠える, キャンキャン, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبَحَ, نُبَاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִנְבּוֹחַ, נְבִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:тявкать, лай, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гавкати, гавкіт, ...
  12. Hindi:भौंकना, भौंक, ...
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