1. past tense of yip; made a short, sharp cry or bark
Usage: often used of small dogs or animals

Examples

• The small dog yipped excitedly when its owner came home.
• The puppy yipped in pain when it stepped on a thorn.
• She yipped in surprise when the cold water hit her feet.
• The coyote yipped in the distance during the night.
• The terrier yipped at the mailman through the fence.
• He yipped when he accidentally touched the hot stove.