yip
/jɪp
/noun
A short, sharp cry or yelp, especially of excitement or delight: they embraced in a din of squeals and yips...
- Pound called out, a yip of delight, and called me over.
- She may be pardoned her short yip of joyful anticipation at the excitement the day promised.
- I turned just as Piper gave a short yip and jumped up to run into Blairs arms.
verb (yips, yipping, yipped) [no object]
Give a short, sharp cry or yelp: the winner yipped with glee...
- Katrina yipped as something incredibly sharp cut her upper chest and stomach.
- Duval's driving was so bad it bordered on yipping.
- The next thing you know you are yipping.
Origin
Early 20th century (originally US): imitative.