Yelp

Old English Ä¡ielp.

Full definition of yelp

Noun

1. An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.The puppy let out a yelp when I stepped on her tail.
2. A type of emergency vehicle siren sounding quicker and more intense than the wail siren-sound.

Old English Ä¡ielpan.

Verb

1. To utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise.The children yelped with delight as they played in the cold water.