1. made a harsh, shrill cry or sound
Usage: past tense of yawp

Examples

• The dog yawped loudly at the mailman.
• She yawped in surprise when the door slammed shut.
• The coyote yawped across the desert night.
• He yawped his barbaric yawp over the rooftops of the world.
• The injured animal yawped pitifully in the trap.
• Children yawped with excitement at the carnival.