yelp
to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox.
to call or cry out sharply: The boy yelped in pain when the horse stepped on his foot.
to utter or express by or as if by yelping.
a quick, sharp bark or cry.
Origin of yelp
1Other words from yelp
- yelper, noun
- outyelp, verb (used with object)
Words Nearby yelp
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yelp has had this type of attribute since May 2021, this is another case of where Google is playing catch up to yelp.
Google adds Asian-owned attribute to business profiles | Barry Schwartz | August 3, 2022 | Search Engine LandIllustrator and hand lettering artist Amber Share turns really bad reviews of national parks, monuments, and other public lands from Google, yelp, and Tripadvisor into art.
Subpar Parks Makes Art Out of Hilariously Bad National Park Reviews | awise | July 26, 2022 | Outside OnlineNot recommended reviews are still visible to consumers on the bottom of yelp business pages.
The number of yelp users searching for businesses with outdoor seating increased 292% in year two of the pandemic when compared to pre-pandemic searches.
New business openings nearly match pre-pandemic levels, Yelp says | George Nguyen | February 28, 2022 | Search Engine Landyelp introduced “Proof of vaccination required” and “Staff fully vaccinated” profile attributes.
SEO 2021 in review: Endless updates, title rewrites, GMB becomes GBP and more | Corey Patterson | December 27, 2021 | Search Engine Land
Services like Airbnb, yelp, and yes, Uber are disrupting long-established industries, from taxis to hotels.
Why Do ‘Progressives’ Want to Ban Uber and AirBnB? | Adam Thierer, Christopher Koopman | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter placing Kirk in a cell by herself, she says one LAPD officer “asked to give him a five star yelp review.”
Dispatch From USC Protests over Ferguson | Maya Richard Craven | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe yelp reviews attest to the diverse crowd that frequents Orchard Corset Center.
When situations like this happen, I turn to yelp as it is an invaluable resource for finding delicious eats all over the world.
I constantly use yelp to find affordable places to eat near where I am.
Bruno smelled Jack, gave a short yelp and, lifting one of his paws, offered it to him.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnWith a long-drawn yelp, a childish imitation of his father's bay, he was off through the bushes.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydThere followed a yelp, and the animal—coyote or wolf—could be heard scurrying away.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsHe was dozing in a corner near the radiator when I heard him yelp and saw him snapping at his belly.
Average Jones | Samuel Hopkins AdamsDidn't I hear Ted give a yelp every time you got near him; and there were others.
The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour | George A. Warren
British Dictionary definitions for yelp
/ (jɛlp) /
(esp of a dog) to utter a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark, often indicating pain
a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark
Origin of yelp
1Derived forms of yelp
- yelper, noun
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