Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yapped

verb
/jæpt/
Definition
To talk in a noisy or excited way, often about trivial matters.
Examples
  • The small dog yapped loudly at the mailman every morning.
  • She yapped on the phone for hours, sharing every detail of her day.
  • He yapped in excitement after hearing the good news.
Meaning
To yap is to make a series of quick, sharp sounds, similar to a dog barking. It also refers to someone talking incessantly or loudly.
Synonyms
  • barked
  • chattered
  • talked
  • jabbered
  • chit-chatted