yap (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /jæp/
Definition
Yap means the high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
Examples
Shut your yap!
You’re always yapping - I wish you’d shut up.
The article uses yap to mean the high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
How to Use yap
- a/the yap (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a yap."
- yap in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked yap in context before translating it."
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