yapping (at)

verb

present participle of yap (at)
as in carping (at)

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  1. annoying
  2. harassing
  3. plaguing
  4. riding
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  • That unexpected fandom has grown over the past two years, with unlikely converts taking to the internet’s alleyways to spread the good word—and, in the process, annoying the doubters.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kids in all three countries loved learning dances from TikTok and annoying their siblings.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoying
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  • Paulina asks Nana, harassing her over eating porridge instead of an apple at lunch.
    — Kristian Monroe, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The post also addresses recent reports about a woman named Szilvia Berki, who in October 2015 is said to have received an injunction from Brand and Goldsmith that banned Berki from harassing them.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of harassing
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  • Gallagher has also sought to tie McGuire to cost-of-living problems plaguing Californians, such as the price of gasoline and housing.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Raman zeroed in on the issue of soaring electrical bills and the string of problems plaguing LAX’s elevated rail project.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of plaguing
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  • The 42-year-old woman, who was driving the SUV, and the 35-year-old man riding in the vehicle were arrested after trying to flee the scene on foot, according to the sheriff's office.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The post also included photos of a table filled with bouquets gifted to Jenner for her birthday and a shot of her in riding gear on a horse on the beach.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of riding
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