Definition of yelp
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a sharp shrill bark or cry (as of a dog or turkey)
also
: squeal
yelp
verb
yelped; yelping; yelps
Definition of yelp (Entry 2 of 2)
: to utter a sharp quick shrill cry
dogs yelp
: to utter with a yelp
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The first known use of yelp was in 1501
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