Definitions for yaup
yaup
yaup
Spelling: [yawp, yahp]
IPA: /yɔp, yɑp/
Yaup is a 4 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.
You can make 18 anagrams from letters in yaup (apuy).
Definitions for yaup
noun
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a harsh cry.
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Slang.
raucous or querulous speech.
a noisy, foolish utterance.
verb (used without object)
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to utter a loud, harsh cry; to yelp, squawk, or bawl.
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Slang. to talk noisily and foolishly or complainingly.
verb (used without object), noun
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yawp.
Origin of yaup
1300-50; Middle English yolpen; akin to yelp
Examples for yaup
"Hold your yaup, you youngster you," roared the old man in reply.
I hope ye are yaup, for ye have a lang day's wark before ye.