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yawps

/jɔps/

NOUN

1. Sharp cries or barks

Loud, sharp, or harsh vocal cries resembling yelps or barks.

1.1. Loud or sharp vocal cries

Sudden, loud, or raucous sounds made by people or animals, often expressing pain, excitement, alarm, or strong emotion.

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Examples

  • The forest echoed with the eerie yawps of nocturnal creatures as night fell.
  • The countryside was awakened by the cheerful yawps of roosters announcing the dawn.

Related Words

  • shrieks
  • wails
  • hollers
  • cries
  • ululations

NOUN

2. Loud or coarse talk

Loud, rough, or coarse speech, especially noisy complaints, protests, or aggressive verbal expressions.

2.1. Noisy complaints and protests

Loud verbal expressions of dissatisfaction, annoyance, or disagreement, often delivered in a rough or aggressive manner.

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Examples

  • The crowd's yawps of protest echoed through the streets.

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VERB

3. To utter sharp or raucous cries

To yelp, bark, or produce a loud, sharp, or harsh vocal sound, especially in pain or excitement.

3.1. Making loud or sharp cries

Producing sudden, loud vocal sounds such as yelps, squawks, squeals, or howls.

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Examples

  • The forest animals yawp loudly when startled by approaching visitors.
  • The children yawp with excitement during the outdoor celebration.

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VERB

4. To talk loudly and coarsely

To speak in a loud, rough, or coarse manner, often expressing strong opinions or dissatisfaction.

4.1. Speaking loudly and aggressively

Talking noisily or harshly, often in a boisterous manner that disrupts others or attracts attention.

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  • hollers
  • shouts
  • bellows
  • squawks
  • growls

Examples

  • The spectators yawp from the back of the hall, interrupting the speaker.

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VERB

5. To make loud complaints

To clamor or utter loud complaints, expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or protest.

5.1. Complaining or protesting noisily

Expressing grievances, objections, or dissatisfaction loudly and persistently, often in an emotionally charged manner.

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Examples

  • The customers yawp about the long queues and poor service.
  • The residents yawp loudly about the proposed changes to their neighborhood.

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