yelp — to give a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Pronunciation (IPA): /jelp/
Korean meaning: (특히 아프거나 놀라서) 짧고 날카롭게 울부짖다
Korean pronunciation: **옐**프
Example Sentences
- The student let out a yelp when the teacher announced a surprise test
- She yelped as the cold water hit her back
- The comedian's joke made the audience member yelp with laughter
yelp
VERB//jelp//
to give a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
to give a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
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Origin
고대 영어 'giellan'(외치다)에서 유래되어 중세 영어를 거쳐 현재의 형태가 되었습니다. 동물들의 갑작스러운 울음소리를 표현하는 의성어적 특성을 가지고 있습니다.
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“The student let out a yelp when the teacher announced a surprise test”
“She yelped as the cold water hit her back”
“The comedian's joke made the audience member yelp with laughter”
“He yelped when he saw his credit card bill”
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