Definition of YAWP

yawp

Meanings

Plural: yawps

Verb

  • make a raucous noise
  • complain whiningly
  • To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
  • To talk loudly and coarsely.
  • To clamor, to utter loud complaints.

Noun

  • A yelp or bark.
  • Loud or coarse talk.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.

Synonyms

bawl, grizzle, whine, yammer

Scrabble Score: 12

yawp is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
yawp is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
yawp is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

yawp is a valid Words With Friends word