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yawp



Pronunciation: (yôp, yäp), [key]
—v.i.
1. to utter a loud, harsh cry; to yelp, squawk, or bawl.
2. Slang.to talk noisily and foolishly or complainingly.

—n.
1. a harsh cry.
2. Slang.
a. raucous or querulous speech.
b. a noisy, foolish utterance. Also,yaup.

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