yip

• Cri bref et aigu, émis notamment par un chien ou un petit animal.

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

1. Sharp high-pitched cryA2informal

   A short, sharp, high-pitched sound, especially one made by a small dog or puppy.

   Jappement aigu

   • The puppy let out a yip when it saw its owner.
   • We heard a yip from the backyard.
   • The dog gave a yip of excitement.

   Synonymesscreechshrieksquealyapyelp

• Verbe décrivant un cri ou un aboiement bref et aigu, souvent associé aux petits animaux ou à l'excitation.

A verb used to describe a short, sharp cry or bark, often associated with small animals or excitement.

1. Bark in a high-pitched toneB1informal

   To make a short, sharp, high-pitched bark or cry, typically of a small dog or puppy.

   pousser de petits jappements aigus

   • The little dog yipped excitedly when its owner came home.
   • The puppy yipped in surprise when the door slammed.
   • She could hear the terrier yipping in the backyard.

   Synonymesyapyelp