yelping

Everyday

1. Yelping means making short, sharp, high cries, as a dog or puppy does when it is hurt, scared or excited. tree →
2. Yelping can also describe a person giving short cries of pain or surprise. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life, a yelping puppy may be hurt or frightened and needs care; a child yelps when stepping on a toy or touching cold water. Pupils learn that animals yelp to communicate pain, so they should handle pets gently. Phrases: «a yelping dog», «yelping in pain», «yelping with joy».

Examples

• The puppy was yelping because its paw was stuck. tree →
• We heard yelping from the garden. tree →
• She was yelping with joy on the trampoline. tree →
• The dog stopped yelping when we gave it a treat. tree →
• He jumped in the cold sea, yelping. tree →
• If a dog is yelping, it may be hurt, so get an adult. tree →
• Just then, close by, they heard a hunter's horn and the yelping of a pack of hounds. tree →

Note

From «yelp» (no change to the spelling before -ing). Similar: «yap» (small dog barking), «yip», «howl» (long cry), «whimper» (soft cry).