yapping
/ˈjæpɪŋ/
VERB
1. Barking like a small dog
Making short, sharp, high-pitched, or repetitive barking sounds, typically describing the vocalization of a small dog.
1.1. Repeated short and sharp barking
Producing a series of quick, high-pitched barks, often in response to excitement, strangers, approaching animals, or perceived threats.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- being quiet
- remaining silent
Examples
- The little dog wouldn't stop yapping throughout the entire car ride.
- Annoyed by the constant yapping, the librarian had to ask the owner to control their pet.
- As the doorbell rang, the guard dog started yapping loudly to alert its owner.
- The peaceful neighborhood was disrupted by the incessant yapping of a nearby dog.
Related Words
- barking
- howling
- growling
- whimpering
- squealing
VERB
2. Talking excessively or chattering
Talking continuously or excessively, often in a loud, trivial, or annoying manner.
2.1. Excessive or incessant talking
Talking at length without stopping, often about unimportant subjects or in a way that becomes irritating to listeners.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- being quiet
- remaining silent
Examples
- During the heated argument, both parties were yapping at each other, making it difficult to resolve the issue calmly.
Related Words
2.2. Casual and informal conversation
Engaging in relaxed, informal conversation, exchanging stories, opinions, or everyday information with others.
Synonyms
- chatting
- chitchatting
- conversing
- gossiping
- visiting
- schmoozing
Related Words
- small talk
- socializing
- dialogue
- discussion
- chinwagging
VERB
3. Robbing or stealing from someone
Taking money or property from someone unlawfully, usually through theft or robbery.
3.1. Stealing or robbing someone
Depriving someone of money or possessions by taking them unlawfully.
Synonyms
- robbing
- stealing from
- fleecing
Related Words
- theft
- pilfering
- looting
- plundering
NOUN
4. A short, sharp barking sound
A high-pitched, sharp, or repetitive sound made by a small dog or another animal.
4.1. High-pitched animal barking
A short, sharp vocal sound produced by a small dog, especially when repeated in an excited, alarmed, or persistent manner.