adj
Meaning 1
Making yipping noises.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a yippy dog
Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
yippy
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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US: /ˈjɪ.pi/
adj
Meaning 2
Playing badly because one is nervous; having the yips.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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noun
Meaning 3
A yard patrol boat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, slang
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History
Etymology
From yip + -y.
From initials of "Yard Patrol" + -y.