1. a harsh cry or yelp
Usage: informal

1. to make a harsh cry or yelp
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dog let out a loud yawp when it saw the mailman.
• She heard a strange yawp coming from the woods.
• The bird began to yawp at dawn, waking everyone up.
• His barbaric yawp echoed across the valley.
• The injured animal would yawp whenever someone approached.
• A sudden yawp broke the silence of the night.