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yawping

/ˈjɔːpɪŋ/

VERB

1. Uttering a sharp or raucous cry

Making a loud, sharp, or harsh cry, especially in pain or as another form of noisy vocal expression.

1.1. Making loud or sharp vocal sounds

Producing loud, harsh, or piercing cries, such as yelps, squawks, squeals, or wails.

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  • The yawping seagulls echoed through the coastal town, announcing the arrival of the fishing boats.
  • In the wilderness, the occasional yawping of birds broke the silence.

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VERB

2. Talking loudly and coarsely

Speaking in a loud, rough, boisterous, or coarse manner.

2.1. Speaking in a noisy or boisterous manner

Talking loudly and aggressively, often making a disturbance through harsh, clamorous, or unruly speech.

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  • hollering
  • blustering
  • booming
  • vociferating
  • blaring
  • shouting
  • bellowing

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Examples

  • The professor's lecture was occasionally interrupted by the enthusiastic yawping of a distant street performer.
  • The bustling market was filled with the energetic yawping of vendors competing for customers' attention.

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3. Making loud complaints or protests

Complaining, protesting, or expressing dissatisfaction loudly and noisily.

3.1. Complaining and expressing dissatisfaction

Voicing grievances, objections, or dissatisfaction through persistent, often noisy complaints.

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  • The customers were yawping about the long queues and poor service.
  • The vendors continued yawping about the new market regulations.

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NOUN

4. Loud or coarse talk

Loud, rough, or coarse speech, often characterized by noisy complaints, shouting, or boisterous vocal expression.

4.1. Noisy and boisterous speech

A loud, harsh, or unruly manner of speaking that creates a disturbance or attracts attention.

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  • The bustling market was filled with the yawping of vendors competing for customers' attention.

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