Yip

Pronunciation: /jɪp/

Definitions of yip

noun a short, sharp bark or cry typically made by a small dog or fox

Example Sentences

A1 The small dog let out a high-pitched yip when it saw its owner.

A2 I heard a yip coming from the backyard, probably the neighbor's dog.

B1 The yip of the puppy could be heard from across the street.

B2 The yip of the fox could be heard echoing through the forest.

C1 The faint yip of the coyote signaled its presence in the distance.

C2 The yip of the wolf pack sent chills down my spine as I hiked through the wilderness.

Examples of yip in a Sentence

formal The small dog let out a high-pitched yip when the doorbell rang.

informal I heard a little yip from the puppy when I walked in the room.

slang The chihuahua let out a quick yip when it saw its owner.

figurative The yip of excitement from the crowd signaled the start of the concert.

Grammatical Forms of yip

• past tense: yipped
• plural: yips
• comparative: more yippy
• superlative: most yippy
• present tense: yips
• future tense: will yip
• perfect tense: have yipped
• continuous tense: yipping
• singular: yip
• positive degree: yippy
• infinitive: to yip
• gerund: yipping
• participle: yipped

Origin and Evolution of yip

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'yip' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound made by small dogs or other animals when barking or yelping.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yip' has come to be used more broadly to describe any sharp, high-pitched sound, not just limited to animal noises. It has also taken on figurative meanings, such as expressing excitement or enthusiasm.