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to yap
01
to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
yap
3rd person singular
yaps
Present participle
yapping
Past simple
yapped
Past participle
yapped
What does "to yap" mean in slang?
The verb "to yap" means to talk a lot, often in a repetitive, noisy, or annoying way. The structure comes from the sound associated with small dogs barking, which is used metaphorically for excessive talking. It is commonly used in informal speech to criticize or jokingly call out someone who won't stop speaking. The tone can be playful or dismissive depending on context.
Examples
The politician continued to yap about his achievements during the campaign.
02
to bark or make a sharp, high-pitched sound, typically associated with small dogs
Examples
The dog yapped loudly at the passing cars.
Yap
01
the mouth, especially when referring to excessive talking
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
yaps
Examples
Shut your yap, we're trying to focus.
Lexical Tree
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