verb
- past tense of yap; made sharp, high-pitched barking sounds
- past tense of yap; talked continuously in an annoying way
Usage: typically used for small dogs
Usage: informal
Examples
- The small dog yapped at the mailman every morning.
- The chihuahua yapped excitedly when its owner came home.
- She yapped on and on about her vacation plans.
- The puppy yapped until someone paid attention to it.
- He yapped constantly during the meeting, annoying everyone.
- The terrier yapped at every passing car.