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yap

The correct spelling is yap.

How to pronounce yap

/jæp/
noun

IPA: /jæp/

Say it like: Yap

The correct spelling is yap. The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar. For example: "Shut your yap!"

Usage Examples

Shut your yap!

You’re always yapping - I wish you’d shut up.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
  2. 2.Casual talk; chatter.
  3. 3.The mouth, which produces speech.
  4. 4.A badly behaved child; a brat.

verb

  1. 1.Of a small dog, to bark.
  2. 2.To talk, especially excessively; to chatter.
  3. 3.To rob or steal from (someone).

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