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Meaning of yap
The primary meaning of the word "yap" is to talk excessively or aimlessly.
Etymology of yap
The word "yap" originated in the mid-19th century, likely as an imitation of the sound of a dog's high-pitched bark
It has been used to describe excessive or aimless talking since the late 19th century
Synonyms
talk
chat
converse
discuss
gossip
prattle
chatter
babble
jabber
natter
blab
blubber
spiel
speak
utter
vocalize
articulate
pronounce
enunciate
declaim
orate
lecture
harangue
rant
rave
yap
yammer
gibber
jabber
cackle
clatter
rattle
patter
drone
murmur
mumble
mutter
whisper
hum
buzz
chatterbox
babbler
gossipmonger
chatterer
talker
speaker
orator
lecturer
tutor
instructor
teacher
professor
Definitions
- To talk excessively and aimlessly, often about trivial matters
- To make a high-pitched, sharp noise, typically like a dog barking
- To complain or grumble persistently
Usage Examples
- The old man would yap on for hours about his gardening techniques
- The little dog began to yap loudly when it saw its owner coming home
- She yapped constantly about her favorite TV show, barely letting anyone else get a word in edgewise
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
calm
serenity
peacefulness
muteness
taciturnity
reserve
restraint
reticence
discretion
prudence
caution
reserve
modesty
humility
unobtrusiveness
inconspicuousness
secrecy
confidentiality
anonymity
incognito
mum
hush
whisper
murmur
mumble
stutter
stammer
falter
hesitate
pause
stop
cease
desist
refrain
abstain