What does yipped mean?
“Yipped” is the past tense and past participle of the verb “yip.” Its most common meaning is to make a short, sharp, high-pitched cry, as a dog might do when excited or a person might do in surprise or delight. The word is especially associated with quick, lively sounds and informal speech. In a second, less common sense, “yipped” means to move quickly or abruptly, often with a sudden or energetic quality. The sound sense is often used in descriptions of animals and excited children, while the movement sense is more general and clearly informal. “Yipped” is useful because it captures both a brief vocal reaction and a sudden burst of motion, giving writers a vivid alternative to more general words such as “cried” or “ran.”
verbYipped is the past tense and past participle of yip. It means to make a short, sharp, high-pitched cry, or, informally, to move quickly or abruptly.
- To make a short, sharp, high-pitched cry.
- To move quickly or abruptly.
"The puppy yipped with excitement when its owner came through the gate."
"The puppy yipped and wagged its tail as the mail arrived."
"The rabbit yipped through the grass and disappeared into the hedge."
A yip is small and quick, but the sound can carry a puppy's excitement, a child's delight, or a sudden burst of movement.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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How yipped is actually used
The sound sense is informal and expressive, commonly describing a small animal or an excited person. The quick-movement sense is also informal and may suggest sudden, energetic movement.