yip
word
Definition
A short, high-pitched bark or cry, usually made by small dogs or animals. Sometimes used to describe a person making a similar sharp sound.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used for small animal sounds, especially puppies or foxes. Human use is rare and usually playful. Not as common as 'bark' for dogs. Often paired with words like 'little', e.g., 'little yip'.
Spanish: ladrido agudo - chillido (animal)Portuguese (BR): latido agudo - ganidoPortuguese (PT): latido agudo - ganidoChinese (Simplified): 尖叫声（动物）- 短促的叫声Chinese (Traditional): 尖叫聲（動物）- 短促的叫聲Hindi: तीखी भौंक (कुत्ते या जानवर की)Arabic: نباح قصير حادBengali: কুকুরছানার কিঞ্চিৎ চিৎকার - ছোট আওয়াজRussian: писк - визг (животного)Japanese: キャン - キャンキャンという鳴き声Vietnamese: tiếng kêu chiu chiu - tiếng kêu nhỏ (của chó con hoặc động vật nhỏ)Korean: 낑낑 - 깍깍 (작은 동물의 울음소리)Turkish: ince havlama - cılız havlamaUrdu: چھوٹی سی چیخ - کتے کے بچے کی آوازIndonesian: cuit-cuit - suara menggonggong kecil
Example Sentences
The little fox made a quick yip and ran away.
basic
The dog barked loudly, but the puppy just gave a tiny yip.
natural
Every time the doorbell rings, you hear a yip from the living room.
natural
She let out a surprised yip when the cold water touched her feet.
natural
The puppy gave a happy yip when it saw its owner.
basic
I heard a yip coming from the backyard.
basic