verb
- to make a short, sharp cry or bark, especially from pain or excitement
noun
- a short, sharp cry or bark
Examples
- The dog yelped when I accidentally stepped on its tail.
- She yelped in surprise when the cold water hit her back.
- The puppy gave a small yelp of excitement.
- He yelped as he touched the hot stove.
- The injured fox let out a pitiful yelp.
- We heard a yelp from the kitchen and rushed to see what happened.