yipper dog en · NOUN
Etymology
From yipper + dog.
Meanings
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(informal) A small dog, especially one that makes high-pitched yipping sounds.
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:
- (broadly) A dog that barks frequently.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yipper dogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |