Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun yelp

1 sense of yelp

Sense 1
yip, yelp, yelping -- (a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog))
       => cry -- (the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb yelp

1 sense of yelp

Sense 1
yelp, yip, yap -- (bark in a high-pitched tone; "the puppies yelped")
       => bark -- (make barking sounds; "The dogs barked at the stranger")