yips Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: Y IH1 P S
What Does Yips Mean?
Yips is a noun that means A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of yip. As a verb, it means To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice.
Yips Definition (Noun)
- A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault.
Noun
- plural of yip
Yips as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of yip
Noun
- A sharp, high-pitched bark
Verb
- To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice
Synonyms of Yips
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Yips synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Yips
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Yips in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
yips (uncountable)
yips
Origin of Yips
Coined by Scottish-American professional golfer Tommy Armour in 1927.