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To emit a sharp, shrill bark
“Thinking that Kate was playing with her, the little dog began to yap and run around in circles.”
To talk or yell loudly
“After a while, the nutty professor arrived and began to yap loudly at the banana peel.”
To talk at length, especially in an irritating manner
“Greg sat staring wide-eyed at Stanley as he continued to yap away about private jets, luxury cars, the helicopter ride, and the yacht.”
To talk in a loud, aggressive or indignant manner
To utter loud complaints
To speak or write about with great hostility
Plural for a sharp, shrill bark or cry
“She could hear Avalanche begin to yap at the door, and Valentine started to bark as well.”
(informal) Plural for a person's mouth
“Find a seat, keep your yap shut, and sit there until you're told otherwise.”
Plural for a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Plural for loud and sustained talk or chatter
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