Yelping

Pronunciation: /ˈjɛlpɪŋ/

Definitions of yelping

verb to make a high-pitched noise, especially in pain or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy was yelping because it was hungry.

A2 I heard a dog yelping in the distance.

B1 The injured cat was yelping in pain.

B2 The yelping of the coyotes could be heard echoing through the night.

C1 The yelping of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.

C2 The yelping of the injured animal was heart-wrenching.

Examples of yelping in a Sentence

formal The dog was yelping loudly in the park, drawing the attention of passersby.

informal I could hear my neighbor's dog yelping all night long.

slang Stop yelping about it and just deal with the situation.

figurative Her yelping complaints were like nails on a chalkboard to him.

Grammatical Forms of yelping

• past tense: yelped
• plural: yelpings
• comparative: more yelping
• superlative: most yelping
• present tense: yelps
• future tense: will yelp
• perfect tense: have yelped
• continuous tense: is yelping
• singular: yelping
• positive degree: yelp
• infinitive: to yelp
• gerund: yelping
• participle: yelped

Origin and Evolution of yelping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'yelping' originated from the Old English word 'gelpian' which meant to boast or exult.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'yelping' evolved to describe the high-pitched, sharp cries or barks made by animals or humans in distress or excitement.