yip

Everyday

1. A yip is a short, high-pitched bark or cry, like that of a small dog, a puppy or a coyote. tree →
2. To yip is to make such a sound. tree →
3. «Yip!» or «yippee!» is a shout of joy. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and nature, coyotes and foxes yip at night; puppies yip when they want attention. People may shout «yip!» with excitement. Phrases: «yip and yap», «yipping puppies», «a happy yip».

Examples

• The puppy gave a little yip when it saw me. tree →
• We heard coyotes yipping in the night. tree →
• The fox cubs yipped as they played. tree →
• «Yip!» shouted Sam when he scored. tree →
• The small dog yipped at the postman. tree →
• The yipping grew louder as the pack came closer. tree →

Note

Regular verb with double p: yipped, yipping. Similar: «yap», «yelp». A yip is short and high, not a deep bark.