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yip Meaning & Definition

/jɪp/

What Does Yip Mean?

Yip is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Pholo. As a noun, it means A sharp, high-pitched bark. As a verb, it means To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice.

Quick Facts About Yip

Part of speechsymbol, noun, verb
Pronunciation//jɪp//
Syllables1
Synonymsyelp and yap
Pluralyips
Verb formsyips, yipping, yipped

Yip Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-3 language code for Pholo.

Yip as a Noun

  1. A sharp, high-pitched bark.

Yip as a Verb

  1. To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice.

Synonyms of Yip

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Antonyms of Yip

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Yip in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

yip (plural yips)

yip (third-person singular simple present yips, present participle yipping, simple past and past participle yipped)

Words That Rhyme With Yip

Origin of Yip

Possibly from dialectal yip (“to cheep like a bird”), from Middle English ȝyppe, probably imitative.[1][2]

Pronouncing Yip

You say yip as //jɪp//. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Yip

Is yip a symbol or a noun?

Yip is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for yip?

Words with a similar meaning to yip include yelp and yap. See the full list of yip synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of yip?

The plural of yip is yips.

What is the past tense of yip?

The past tense of yip is yipped. The present participle is yipping.

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