yelp

• Nom désignant un cri bref et aigu, surtout émis par un chien ou un autre animal, ou une exclamation similaire de douleur ou de surprise.

A noun referring to a sharp, high-pitched cry, especially one made by a dog or other animal.

1. Sharp cryB1formal

   A short, sharp, high-pitched cry, especially one made by a dog or other animal in pain or excitement.

   Cri aigu

   • The puppy let out a yelp when its tail was stepped on.
   • A sudden yelp from the dog alerted the owner.
   • The fox gave a yelp before disappearing into the woods.

   Synonymescryhowlshrieksquealyap

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un cri court et aigu de douleur, d'anxiété ou d'excitation, souvent associé aux animaux ou aux personnes.

A verb used to describe a short, sharp cry of pain, alarm, or excitement, often associated with animals or people.

1. Bark in a high-pitched toneA2informal

   To emit a short, sharp, high-pitched cry, typically of a dog or other animal.

   Glapir

   • The puppy yelped when it stepped on a thorn.
   • The dog yelped in excitement as its owner came home.
   • She heard a sudden yelp from the backyard.

   Synonymessquealyapyawpyip