Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sharp, high-pitched cry or bark, especially one made by a dog, often expressing pain, excitement, or alarm.

Usage

• The word yelping is used to describe a specific type of short, sharp, and often repetitive vocal sound. It is most commonly associated with canines but can also describe similar sounds made by other animals or even people in situations of sudden pain or surprise.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The constant yelping from the backyard meant the puppy had found the neighbor's cat again.
  • We heard a pained yelping and rushed to see if our dog was hurt.
  • The yelping of the foxes in the night was eerie.

Advanced Usage

• As a verbal noun (gerund): While "yelping" is primarily a noun derived from the verb "yelp," it can function in sentences to name the action itself.
  • The yelping continued for several minutes before stopping abruptly.

Variants and Related Words

• Yelp (verb): To utter a sharp, high-pitched cry.
  • The dog will yelp if you step on its tail.
• Yelped (verb, past tense): The past form of "yelp."
  • He yelped in surprise when the ice-cold water touched his skin.

Synonyms

• Yap: A sharp, shrill bark (often used for small dogs).
• Squeal: A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
• Screech: A loud, harsh, high-pitched sound.

Related Phrases

• Set off yelping: To cause a series of yelps to begin.
  • The sudden fireworks set off yelping from dogs all over the neighborhood.

Noun

1. a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)