- To Make a Sharp Cry: To make a high-pitched, sharp cry or bark, typically used to describe a sound made by a dog in response to pain or surprise.
- To Complain or Protest Loudly: To express a complaint or protest in a loud and sharp manner.
Yelp (noun)
- A Sharp Cry: A high-pitched, sharp cry or bark made by a dog, often in response to pain, surprise, or excitement.
- A Loud Complaint: A loud, sharp expression of a complaint or protest.
Prepositions
- Before: Commonly used with “about” (e.g., “yelp about something”).
- After: Often used with phrases like “yelp in pain,” “yelp for help.”
Collocations
- Yelp of pain
- Yelp in surprise
- Yelp for help
- Yelp loudly
- Yelp in protest
- Yelp with excitement
- Sharp yelp
Example Sentences
- The dog let out a yelp when it stepped on the thorn.
- She heard a sudden yelp from the other room and rushed to check.
- The puppy’s yelp of excitement was unmistakable when it saw its favorite toy.
- The yelp of pain from the dog indicated that it was hurt.
- He gave a loud yelp when he accidentally touched something hot.
- The yelp in the alleyway turned out to be a stray dog in distress.
- She couldn’t help but yelp in surprise when she saw the surprise party.
- The dog’s yelp of surprise was followed by a frenzied barking.
- The yelp for help could be heard from down the street.
- The yelp of the injured animal was distressing to hear.
- The boy let out a yelp when he was startled by the loud noise.
- The yelp in the middle of the night woke everyone up.
- The dog’s yelp was an indication that it had stepped on something sharp.
- She managed to yelp out her complaint during the heated discussion.
- The yelp from the crowd signaled that something unexpected had happened.
- The yelp of joy came from the children when they saw the magician.
- The yelp of frustration was audible when the computer crashed.
- He gave a yelp as he tripped over the curb.
- The yelp of the injured puppy was heart-wrenching.
- She heard a yelp and ran outside to find the source.
- The sudden yelp made everyone look around in alarm.
- The yelp of excitement was a clear sign that the surprise was successful.
- The dog gave a yelp and then ran off into the yard.
- The yelp of the distressed animal echoed through the neighborhood.
- He let out a yelp when the roller coaster took a sharp turn.
- The yelp from the audience indicated that they were surprised by the performance.
- The yelp of the injured cat was heard from the other side of the street.
- She tried to yelp her concerns, but her voice was drowned out by the noise.
- The yelp of joy from the kids was infectious.
- The yelp in the park attracted the attention of nearby joggers.
- The dog’s yelp was a sign that it might have been hurt.
- The yelp in the dark was a clear indication of someone’s distress.
- She heard a yelp and immediately turned to see what had happened.
- The yelp of pain was followed by a quick examination of the injury.
- The yelp of surprise came from the back of the room.
- The yelp of excitement from the audience was a sign of a great show.
- He made a yelp when he saw the unexpected gift.
- The yelp from the dog was a clear indication that it was startled.
- The yelp of frustration was loud enough to be heard across the room.
- The yelp of the puppy was a mixture of joy and playfulness.
- She tried to yelp her disappointment, but it was muffled by the crowd.
- The yelp of the injured bird was sad to hear.
- The yelp of the crowd showed their approval of the performance.
- The yelp in the dark alley made her feel uneasy.
- The yelp of anger was clear in his voice as he expressed his grievance.
- The yelp of the dog echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
- The yelp of delight came from the children as they opened their presents.
- The yelp in the emergency room indicated that someone was in serious pain.
- He gave a yelp as he realized he had been stung by a bee.
- The yelp from the scene was followed by a rush of people coming to help.