yelp

Meanings

• Noun

  An emotive sound made by animals, especially dogs, in response to stimuli such as fear, pain, or excitement.

  - "The dog gave a yelp when it saw the stranger approaching."
  - "After stepping on a nail, the man let out a yelp of pain."

• Proper Noun

  A popular online review platform for local businesses, especially restaurants, where users can leave reviews and ratings.

  - "I always check Yelp before deciding where to eat."
  - "Have you seen the new business on Yelp yet?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yelp
help , steep , deep , creep

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Variants

List of all variants of yelp that leads to same result
yelp , yelps , yelped , yelping , give a yelp , give/make a yelp , make a yelp

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'gielpian' meaning 'to shout, scream, or yell'.

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Trivia

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1. The sound a dog makes when it's in pain is called a yelp.

2. The Yelp app was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco.

3. The term 'yelp' has been used in English since the Old English period.

4. The animal yelp is often used as an onomatopoeic word in literature and art.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barking: A vocalization made by dogs and some other animals, which is a series of short, loud sounds used for communication.

2. Howl: A prolonged, loud, and often mournful sound made by animals, such as wolves, coyotes, and dogs.

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Culture

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The sound 'yelp' is often used in literature and art to convey emotion or excitement in animals and humans. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes a party scene as having 'a yelp of laughter' from the guests. In music, 'yelping' is a vocal technique used in various genres, such as rock and electronic music.

How to Memorize "yelp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog in pain or fear and imagine the sound it makes. This can help you remember the animal yelp.
   - Visualize the Yelp app on your phone and remember the reviews and ratings it provides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a dog yelping with pain or fear. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.
   - Associate the Yelp app with finding reviews and ratings for local businesses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yelp, You Eat Local Plates' to remember the Yelp app's function.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Yelp, You Ear Pain' to remember the animal yelp's meaning.

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