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Definition of yapsnext
plural of yap, slang
as in mouths
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal a dope with a talent for opening his yap at exactly the wrong moment

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verb

present tense third-person singular of yap

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Noun
  • Baby and Kids' Toys Babies put everything in their mouths, and the dishwasher is a perfect way to keep teething rings and pacifiers clean.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Some of the jurors craned their necks to see the photos, while others covered their mouths or lifted tissues to wipe their eyes.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • First, lead detective John Lamberti discusses securing a confession from her.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.
    , FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Yaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaps. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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