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yip
This term evokes a sense of suddenness and high frequency, mimicking the actual sound of a small dog. It carries a connotation of excitement, nervousness, or alarm, distinguishing it from a deep, authoritative bark or a low growl. When applied to human speech, it suggests a voice that has become thin or strained due to intense emotion.
In a sporting context, the term refers to a psychological phenomenon where a highly practiced physical motion suddenly fails. This specific usage is almost exclusively used in the plural form as the yips, describing a state of involuntary muscle spasms or mental blocks that disrupt precision movements.
Meanings
Examples
The tiny puppy let out a high pitched yip when it saw the treat.
The dog yipped in excitement as soon as the door opened.
I can't believe I have the yips just when the tournament starts.
He struggled with a sudden case of the yips during the final putt.
Wait for me to finish my sentence she yipped in a rush.
Look over there he yipped while pointing at the horizon.
She yipped out a quick warning before the ball hit the window.
A small terrier yips incessantly at the passing cars.
A small terrier yips incessantly at the passing cars.