Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yaff
verb
/jæf/
Definition
To bark or yelp like a dog, often used to describe the sound made by a dog when it is annoyed or surprised.
Examples
- The dog began to yaff at the stranger outside.
- A sudden noise caused the puppy to yaff in surprise.
- She laughed when her dog started to yaff at the squirrel in the tree.
Meaning
The term ‘yaff’ specifically refers to a short, sharp barking sound made by dogs, contributing to the verbal communication of canines.
Synonyms
- bark
- yelp
- howl
