yapper

Noisy little dog

A yapper is someone who talks excessively or annoyingly, or a small dog prone to shrill, persistent barking.

Both uses suggest noise without much substance: That little yapper next door won't shut up.

The word carries dismissive connotations—yappers are more irritating than threatening.

chatterbox

blabbermouth

One who reveals secrets

babbler · windbag · loudmouth · gasbag · blowhard · chatterbox · nonstop · prattle · jabber · blather

mouth

jaw

Bone holding teeth

  • lipsMouth's outer edges
  • tongueOral muscle for taste
  • teethEnamel-covered chewing structures

gums · flap · gabbing · jabbering · motormouth · mouthpiece · oral · speak · articulate · enunciate

dog

bark

Sharp canine vocalization

  • yipShort, sharp bark
  • yelpBrief, shrill cry
  • puppyJuvenile canine

terrier · chihuahua · dachshund · beagle · schnauzer · canine · pooch · mutt · lapdog · ankle-biter

talk

chatter

Light, rapid speech

gab · natter · gossip · banter · chitchat · small-talk · gabble · yak · blabber · ramble

Categories
Opposites
vocalization/talkativeness

yappermute

Without voice or sound

clam · man of few words · introvert · woman of few words · wallflower

communication style

yappersage

Wisdom keeper or seasoning

stoic · deep thinker · contemplative · observer · oracle

Family

yapping, yapped, yappy, yappers, yappiest

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G