yaup
/jɔːp/
VERB
1. To complain or express dissatisfaction
To complain, grumble, or express dissatisfaction, often in a noisy, persistent, or emotional manner.
1.1. Complaining persistently
Expressing annoyance, dissatisfaction, or grievances, especially through repeated complaints about a situation.
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- He continued to yaup about the poor service throughout the evening.
- The customers began to yaup when the restaurant delayed their orders.
Related Words
- protest
- moan
- murmur
- grievance
- dissatisfaction
1.2. Lamenting or expressing distress
Expressing sorrow, grief, or emotional distress through loud complaints, cries, or wailing.
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- rejoice
- cheer
- applaud
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- The villagers continued to yaup over the destruction caused by the storm.
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NOUN
2. A loud or plaintive cry
A loud, high-pitched, or mournful cry or howl, especially one made by an animal or a person expressing distress.
2.1. An animal's plaintive cry
A loud, drawn-out, or mournful vocalization made by an animal, such as a wolf or coyote.
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- The coyote's haunting yaup echoed across the desert at night.
- A lone wolf let out a plaintive yaup in the quiet forest.
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2.2. A loud human cry
A sudden, loud vocal expression of emotion, pain, distress, or excitement.
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- The lost hiker gave a desperate yaup to attract the attention of the rescue team.