to yawp

Examples

• All

• A man ought to be entitled to hold onto his dreams without some fern ale always yawping at him about reality.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Why all this yawping about everything? he asked.

  Blog text (9)

• The dogs would be there, howling and yawping at him.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Driving along that stretch of pavement, I would watch the interstate disappear and hear the boys yawp and howl from around me in the truck bed.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The common ancestor of Chris Martin and Rob Thomas—yawping with nasal congestion.

  Blog text (4)

• He yawped and wheezed, letting go with one hand and hopping painfully about while Meredydd struggled to get away from him.

  Fiction book (1992)

• The child began to yawp loudly when he didn't get his way.

• At the concert, the fans yawped in excitement when their favorite band came on stage.

• Whenever he was upset, he would yawp about his troubles to anyone who would listen.

Synonyms

W

to whine

vsto yawp

• Informal

211 2.8

To complain in a high, annoying voice

is harsher and lower pitched, often a loud rough cry

G

to growl

vsto yawp

76 2.2

To make a low, deep sound to warn or show anger

is higher and harsher, often sounding like a noisy complaining cry

B

to bellow

vsto yawp

39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is higher and harsher, often a rough noisy cry rather than deep roaring

B

to bawl

vsto yawp

39 5.9

Cry or shout loudly and without control

is harsher and more like a loud rough complaint than uncontrolled crying

Y

to yammer

vsto yawp

• Informal

14 9.0

Talk loudly for a long time while complaining

is harsher and more raucous, often sounding like a rough cry

H

to hoot

vsto yawp

11 3.6

To shout loudly to show anger or excitement

is rougher and more complaint focused, not only expressive shouting

B

to bitch and moan

vsto yawp

• NSFW

8 9.6

To complain a lot in an annoying way

is louder and rougher, not just persistent annoying complaining

S

to squawk

vsto yawp

• Informal

7 6.0

To complain loudly in a way that annoys other people

is often rougher and less high pitched, focusing on loud harshness

W

to whinge

vsto yawp

• UK

5 8.1

To complain in an annoying way about small things

is louder and more forceful, rather than quiet persistent complaining

Y

to yap

vsto yawp

• Informal

2 7.7

To talk a lot in an annoying, noisy way

is harsher and more complaint oriented rather than trivial continuous talking

H

to harrumph

vsto yawp

• Archaic

1 9.8

To clear your throat with a short gruff sound to show annoyance or disapproval

is louder and more raucous, not merely gruff throat clearing

Y

to yaup

vsto yawp

• Archaic

9.9

To make long, loud, harsh cries repeatedly

is a general loud harsh noise often used as a brief complaint

W

to waah

vsto yawp

• Informal

9.9

To cry in a high, complaining way like a baby

is harsher and less high pitched, often used as a rough complaint

W

to wawl

vsto yawp

9.9

To make a long, high, sad noise like crying

is generally harsher and more raucous, not just plaintive howls

W

to waul

vsto yawp

• Archaic

9.9

To make a loud, high, sad sound like a cat's cry

is harsher and more human, not limited to animal cries

G

to grizzle

vsto yawp

• UK

8.2

To complain in a sulky, childish way about small things

is louder and harsher, not just mild childish whining

Antonyms

W

to whisper

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

M

murmur

36 4.1

A low, quiet sound made by people speaking softly or by small movements

How Loud

bellow

20 4.6

to yawp

9.9

to shout

644 1.0

to speak

∞ 1.0

to mutter

140 3.7

Surface Forms

Etymology