Definitions for yelper

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

yelpyɛlp(v.i.)

  1. to give a sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.

  2. to call or cry out sharply, as in pain.

  3. (v.t.)to utter or express by or as if by yelping.

  4. (n.)a quick, sharp bark or cry.

Origin of yelp:

bef. 900; ME; OE gielpan to boast, c. MHG gelp(f)en

yelp′er(n.)

Wiktionary

  1. yelper(Noun)

    One who yelps.

  2. yelper(Noun)

    The avocet (so-called from its sharp, shrill cry).

  3. yelper(Noun)

    A bird, the tattler.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Yelper(noun)

    an animal that yelps, or makes a yelping noise

  2. Yelper(noun)

    the avocet; -- so called from its sharp, shrill cry

  3. Yelper(noun)

    the tattler


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