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yelper

yelper

6.7
A person who writes reviews on the website Yelp
  • noun
  • /ˈjɛlpər/
  • Jargon
translation icon : usuario de Yelp
  • He is known as a trusted yelper who writes detailed reviews about the best food trucks.

Examples

  • Many yelpers recommend checking out local eateries.

  • As a frequent yelper, he enjoys sharing his honest opinions about local businesses.

  • The yelper left a detailed review about her dining experience at the new cafe.

  • Many restaurant owners pay close attention to what each yelper writes online.

  • The yelper gave a glowing review of the new restaurant.

  • As a passionate yelper, she enjoys sharing her experiences at local restaurants.

  • Many yelpers recommend this café for its delicious pastries and friendly service.

Synonyms

commenter
vsyelper
  • Texting
126 2.8

A person who writes opinions about articles or posts online

writes reviews on one specific review website rather than general online comments
rater
vsyelper
4 4.6

A person who gives scores to work like tests or essays

writes reviews on one specific review website rather than just giving scores

Surface Forms

yelper singular
yelpers plural

Morphology

yelper = Yelp (opaque) = yelp + er

The connection between 'Yelp' and 'yelper' is not transparent as it relies on specific cultural knowledge of the website.

Etymology

Yelper in this sense comes from the website name Yelp plus the ending -er, which means 'a person who does something'. So a yelper is someone who writes reviews on the website Yelp.