YAPPING Meaning and
Definition
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Yapping is a verb that refers to the act of making high-pitched, noisy, and repetitive sounds like a small dog. It typically describes a series of sharp or shrill barks or yelps, often associated with annoyance or excitement. The term "yapping" suggests a continuous and rapid exchange of noise, often uncontrolled and lacking the coherent pattern of regular barking.
Yapping is commonly used to depict the vocalization of small dogs, such as toy breeds or terriers, but can also be metaphorically applied to humans or other animals that emit similar sounds. The word implies a certain level of annoyance, as yapping can be perceived as bothersome or disruptive.
The repetitive nature of yapping implies a lack of content or meaning in the sound, as it is often a reflexive or reflex-like reaction to a specific stimulus. Yapping can indicate overexcitement, agitation, or attempts to gain attention or communicate with others.
In a broader sense, yapping can also be used metaphorically to describe incessant talking or noisy conversation, particularly when it lacks substance or purpose. It conveys a sense of triviality or excessive verbosity without conveying any meaningful information.
Overall, "yapping" refers to a rapid, high-pitched, and often irritating series of sounds produced by small animals or metaphorically employed to describe repetitive and trivial chatter.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of YAPPING
The word "yapping" is derived from the verb "yap". "Yap" first appeared in the English language around the early 18th century, likely imitative of the sound it represents. It refers to the sharp, high-pitched barking or yelping sound often made by small dogs. Over time, the term "yapping" developed to describe the continuous, repetitive, and often annoying nature of such barking.
Idioms with the word YAPPING
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yap, yap, yapping all day
The idiom "yap, yap, yapping all day" refers to someone talking incessantly or constantly, often without making much sense or having anything substantial to say. It implies repetitive, empty, or trivial chatter.
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yap, yap, yapping all day long
The idiom "yap, yap, yapping all day long" refers to someone who is continuously talking or complaining in a repetitive and often annoying manner. It implies that the person talks excessively, without taking into consideration others' opinions or interests.
Conjugate verb Yapping
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