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yap at someone

 

1. . Lit. [for a small dog] to bark at someone or something. The dog yapped at the cat in great frustration. I am tired of that dog yapping at me all the time!

2. Fig. [for someone] to scold or bark at someone shrilly. Don't yap at me. I didn't do it. Bob yapped at Bill for something he didn't do.

See also: yap

yap at

v. Slang

1. To bark sharply or shrilly at someone or something: The sheepdog yapped at the stray sheep.

2. To make a sharp, often hostile or scolding remark to someone: The batter yapped at the pitcher after he was hit by a pitch.

See also: yap