yawp

yawp
yawper, n.
/yawp, yahp/, v.i.
1. to utter a loud, harsh cry; to yelp, squawk, or bawl.
2. Slang. to talk noisily and foolishly or complainingly.
n.
3. a harsh cry.
4. Slang.
a. raucous or querulous speech.
b. a noisy, foolish utterance.
Also, yaup.
[1300-50; ME yolpen; akin to YELP]

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