yelp

A sudden, short, high cry, often caused by pain, fear, or excitement.

• The puppy gave a yelp.
• I heard a sharp yelp from the kitchen.
• He let out a yelp of pain.

How to use it: a yelp of something (She gave a yelp of surprise.)

Similar words: cry, squeal

Common phrases: a sharp yelp, yelp of pain, give a yelp

A fast, sharp emergency siren sound that rises and falls more quickly than a long wail.

• The siren switched to yelp.
• Yelp mode produces a faster warning sound.
• The ambulance used yelp as it approached the crossing.

Common phrases: yelp mode, yelp siren, switch to yelp

To make a sudden, short, high cry because of pain, fear, or excitement.

• The dog yelped loudly.
• She yelped when the cold water touched her feet.
• The children were yelping with excitement.

How to use it: yelp with something (The children yelped with delight.); yelp in pain (The dog yelped in pain.)

Similar words: cry out, squeal

Common phrases: yelp in pain, yelp with delight, yelp at something