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yawp

/jɔːp/

NOUN

1. A sharp cry or bark

A loud, sharp, harsh, or raucous cry, similar to a yelp or bark.

1.1. Loud or sudden vocal cry

A sharp, loud vocalization expressing pain, excitement, alarm, or another strong emotion.

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Examples

  • The old man let out a loud yawp when he saw the neighborhood children playing.
  • Startled by the unexpected noise, the birds gave a collective yawp and took flight.

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NOUN

2. Loud or coarse talk

Loud, rough, or coarse speech, especially noisy and aggressive complaining or shouting.

2.1. Noisy and aggressive speech

Loud, harsh, or boisterous verbal expression, often involving complaints, protests, or rough talk.

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  • His angry yawp disrupted the otherwise quiet meeting.

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VERB

3. To utter a sharp or raucous cry

To give a loud, sharp, or harsh cry, particularly in pain, excitement, alarm, or another strong emotional state.

3.1. Making a loud or sharp cry

To produce a sudden, loud vocal sound resembling a yelp, bark, or squawk.

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Examples

  • The lead singer let out a powerful yawp as the concert reached its climax.
  • The startled animal began to yawp loudly when approached.

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VERB

4. To speak loudly and coarsely

To talk in a loud, rough, or boisterous manner, often using crude or aggressive language.

4.1. Speaking in a loud and rough manner

To speak noisily or harshly, often expressing anger, dissatisfaction, or strong opinions.

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Examples

  • The spectators continued to yawp from the back of the hall.

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  • bawl
  • growl
  • grumble
  • mutter
  • squawk

VERB

5. To make loud complaints

To complain loudly and noisily, expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or protest.

5.1. Complaining loudly

To voice grievances or objections in a loud, persistent, or emotionally charged manner.

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Examples

  • The customers began to yawp about the long delays and poor service.
  • Instead of discussing the problem calmly, he continued to yawp about every minor inconvenience.

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