yipper en · NOUN
Etymology
From yip + -er.
Meanings
- One who makes a yipping sound.
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(broadly) One who makes a yipping sound. ▸ (informal) Ellipsis of yipper dog.
I do know she had some little yipper ... I do not like little dogs ... the nervous yipping ... you get rid of the two yippers ...
2020, Neverwright, Rob, Five Ducks:How dare this little yipper dog destroy my wonderful walking routine and humiliate me in my own neighborhood! I was furious at the little dog.
2009, Clarke, David, Kiss Me Like You Mean It Solomon's Crazy in Love How-To Manual, page 159:
- An auctioneer's assistant who calls out to indicate that somebody has placed a bid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yippers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |