japper
/ʒa.pe/
to yap
Le chien jappe sans arrêt.
The dog yaps incessantly.
informal
to bark or yelp in a high-pitched, repetitive manner (typically of small dogs)
Les petits chiens jappent quand ils sont excités.
Small dogs yap when they're excited.
Often used to describe the annoying or persistent barking of small dogs.
Collocations
japper sans cesseto yap incessantly
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is most often used to describe the behavior of small dogs, especially when their barking is perceived as annoying.
Word Origin
From Old French 'japer', possibly onomatopoeic in origin, imitating the sound of a dog's bark.
Usage Notes
Primarily used to describe the barking of small dogs in an irritating or repetitive manner. Not typically used for larger dogs or other animals.
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