English noun: yelp | |||
1. | yelp (event) a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) | ||
Synonyms | yelping, yip | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cry | ||
English verb: yelp | |||
1. | yelp (communication) bark in a high-pitched tone | ||
Samples | The puppies yelped. | ||
Synonyms | yap, yip | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bark | ||