Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yark
verb
/jɑrk/
Definition
A dialectal term meaning to yelp or bark, often referring to the sound made by certain animals.
Examples
- The dog began to yark at the delivery person.
- As the fox appeared, the hounds started to yark excitedly.
- She heard the little puppy yark when it played with its toys.
Meaning
To make a sharp, short noise resembling a bark or yelp; used primarily in certain regional dialects.
Synonyms
- bark
- yelp
- yip
