yaps
/jæps/
NOUN
1. High-pitched barks of a small dog
Short, sharp, high-pitched barking sounds made by a small dog or a similar animal.
1.1. Small dogs' sharp barking sounds
Repeated, short, high-pitched barks, typically made by small or excitable dogs.
Synonyms
Examples
- The small dog's high-pitched yaps echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
- Every time the doorbell rang, the excitable puppy greeted visitors with a series of enthusiastic yaps.
- As the mail carrier approached, the watchdog let out a few warning yaps to alert the household.
Related Words
- woofs
- howls
- whines
- growls
NOUN
2. Casual or excessive talk
Informal, often noisy or excessive speech; casual chatter.
2.1. Idle or continuous chatter
Informal conversation or prolonged talking, especially when it is trivial, noisy, or excessive.
Synonyms
- chatter
- babble
- prattle
- twaddle
Examples
- The constant yaps from the back of the room made it difficult to concentrate.
- They ignored the office yaps and focused on finishing the project.
Related Words
- gossip
- small talk
- conversation
- banter
VERB
3. To bark like a small dog
To make short, sharp, high-pitched barking sounds, especially as a small dog.
3.1. Small dogs making sharp barks
Making repeated, short, high-pitched barking sounds, often in response to people, animals, or sudden noises.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- be quiet
Examples
- The little dog yaps whenever someone walks past the gate.
- The puppy yaps excitedly whenever its owner comes home.
Related Words
- woofs
- howls
- growls
- whines
VERB
4. To talk excessively or chatter
To talk in a noisy, continuous, or excessively casual way.
4.1. Talking continuously or noisily
Speaking at length, often about trivial matters, without stopping or giving others much opportunity to speak.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- be quiet
Examples
- He yaps about his weekend plans whenever someone asks how he is.
- The two friends yaps away for hours without noticing the time.