I. intransitive verb
or yaup ˈyȯp
Etymology: Middle English yolpen
Date: 14th century
1. : to make a raucous noise : squawk
2. : clamor , complain
• yawp·er noun
II. noun
also yaup
Date: 1824
1. : a raucous noise : squawk
2. : something suggestive of a raucous noise ; specifically : rough vigorous language