yipping
Small dog sounds
Yipping is making short, high-pitched barks or cries—the sound of small dogs, coyotes, or excited puppies: The chihuahua kept yipping at the mailman.
By extension, people who complain or chatter in an annoying, high-pitched way may be said to be yipping.
Brief, shrill cry
- yapBark shrilly or jabber
- howlProlonged mournful cry
- whineComplain in high pitch
- whimperQuiet, plaintive cry
squeal · cry · screech · shriek · wail · vocalization · noise · sound
Penetrating or very sharp
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
- high-pitchedHigh in frequency
- stridentHarsh and piercing
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
penetrating · squeaky · staccato · insistent · annoying · grating · repetitive · incessant
Eagerly anticipating something
- franticWildly anxious or desperate
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- agitatedEmotionally disturbed, restless
- hyperactiveExcessively energetic, easily distracted
wound-up · animated · frenzied · overexcited · anticipation · greeting · playful · energetic
yelp
Brief, shrill cry
whimper · squeal · cry · screech · shriek · wail · vocalization · noise · sound · outburst
piercing
Penetrating or very sharp
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
- high-pitchedHigh in frequency
- stridentHarsh and piercing
earsplitting · penetrating · squeaky · staccato · insistent · annoying · grating · repetitive · incessant · loud
puppy
Juvenile canine
wolf · terrier · chihuahua · small dog · prairie dog · jackal · dingo · kit · pack · den
excited
Eagerly anticipating something
- franticWildly anxious or desperate
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- agitatedEmotionally disturbed, restless
hyperactive · wound-up · animated · frenzied · overexcited · anticipation · greeting · playful · energetic · bouncy
warning
Alert about danger
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- territorialDefensive about owned space
defensive · guarding · watchdog · intruder · startle · reactive · anxious · nervous · vigilant · protective
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
round · match play · tally · count · score