yawp
noun
[ jɔːp ]
• a harsh or hoarse cry or yelp.
• "the cur did not bark, other than a single yawp"
yawp
verb
• shout or exclaim hoarsely.
• "the fans screeched, yawped, and pounded their palms"
Origin:
Middle English (as a verb): imitative. The noun dates from the early 19th century.
