yip

Example Sentences

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She sings “Ooh, ooh,” with a cowgirl yip, fully confident of an impending reunion.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Her mouth curled into a wide smile and she let out a little yip of delight: “They said his name!”

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022

Contrary to his reputation as a conservative fire-breather, he seemed more yip than bite.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2022

Then there’s a slight delay and the hint of a yip from Zverev with a double fault as he goes for it on his second serve.

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2022

“I’m here to lead you back to the forest,” I yip.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz