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yap (iou)



yap verb intrans. [jap] Infl. -pp-. M17.
[Imit. Cf. YAP noun, YAWP.]
Bark sharply, shrilly, or fussily; yelp. M17.
transf. Speak snappishly or complainingly; talk loudly, foolishly, or loquaciously; chatter. Orig. Scot. E19.
yapper noun a dog or person that yaps E19.