Yap (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), yapped, yap·ping.
  1. to bark sharply, shrilly, or snappishly; yelp.
  2. to talk shrilly, noisily, or foolishly.
verb (used with object), yapped, yap·ping.
  1. to utter by yapping.
noun
  1. a sharp, shrill, or snappish bark; yelp.
  2. Slang.
    • shrill, noisy, or foolish talk.
    • the mouth: Keep your yap shut.
  3. an uncouth or stupid person; bumpkin; fool.
noun
  1. one of the Caroline Islands, in the W Pacific: part of the Federated States of Micronesia. 83 sq. mi. (215 sq. km).
verb yaps, yapping or yapped (intr)
  1. (of a dog) to bark in quick sharp bursts; yelp
  2. to talk at length in an annoying or stupid way; jabber
noun
  1. a high-pitched or sharp bark; yelp
  2. annoying or stupid speech; jabber
  3. slang a derogatory word for mouth
interjection
  1. an imitation or representation of the sound of a dog yapping or people jabbering
noun
  1. a group of four main islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands: administratively a district of the US Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from 1947; became self-governing in 1979 as part of the Federated States of Micronesia; important Japanese naval base in World War II. Pop: 11 647 (2006 est). Area: 101 sq km (39 sq miles)
Yap (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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