yap
/jæp/
EN
As a verb: to talk continuously in an annoying, silly, or loud way; for a small dog to give short, sharp barks. As a noun: such talk or a bark from a small dog.
The little Chihuahua will yap at every person that walks past the gate.
Etymology
First recorded around the 15th century, it is an imitative word, meaning it was created to sound like the sharp, quick barking of a small dog. The extended meaning of foolish, noisy talk developed by the 17th century.
Translations
简体中文
瞎聊,汪汪叫,（小狗）狂吠
繁體中文
瞎聊,汪汪叫,（小狗）狂吠
日本語
おしゃべりする,（小犬が）吠える
한국어
수다 떨다,짖다
Deutsch
plaudern,kläffen
Español
parlotear,ladrar
Português
tagarelar,latir
Français
jacasser,aboyer
Català
parlar massa,bordar
Tiếng Việt
nói nhảm,sủa (của chó nhỏ)
Collocations
yap awayyap atconstant yapyap on about
Synonyms
jabberchatterprattlebark
Antonyms
be quietlistenwhisper
Related Words
yapperyappingchatterbabblebark