yap

Example Sentences

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At night, hungry coyotes yap and howl beyond the walls of Deborah’s ample, manicured yard.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

So, when the birds don't move around or yap in open spaces, that makes things more challenging for the humans.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

I’ll usually be with a friend and just yap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

When her owner finally did come home, Josie would yap incessantly until someone petted her.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2018

Nobody asked you to talk, said Philomena.You done enough damage with your blather, so shut your yap.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt