jelp

  • 11yelp — I n. to give, let out a yelp II v. (D; intr.) to yelp at * * * [jelp] let out a yelp (D; intr.) to yelp at (D; intr.) to yelp at to give …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 12yelp — [jelp] n [: Old English; Origin: gielpan] a short sharp high cry which a person or an animal makes because they are excited, in pain, surprised etc give/let out a yelp of pain/dismay/surprise etc ▪ The water was hotter than she had expected, and… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English