Yap
Pronunciation: /ˈjæp/
Yap (verb)
- to make short, high-pitched sounds like a small dog.
- to talk in an annoying or noisy way.
Examples
- The dog began to yap at the mailman.
- Puppies often yap when they are excited.
Common collocations: yap loudly, yap incessantly, yap on, yap about, constant yap
Yap (noun)
- an annoying or high-pitched talk or noise.
Examples
- I couldn't concentrate with all the yap in the background.
- The constant yap from the crowd was distracting.