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Definition of yapsnext
plural of yap, slang
as in mouths
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal a dope with a talent for opening his yap at exactly the wrong moment

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verb

present tense third-person singular of yap
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Noun
  • Or, worse, how do dogs and pigs do it, with their litters, all those tiny mouths begging—is that what’s become of me?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Players who cover their mouths will be issued red cards, the International Football Association Board unanimously agreed at a special meeting Tuesday in Canada.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The book discusses many of the subjects that Kennedy has focused on, including the possibility of preventing chronic diseases by adjusting lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.
    Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Robbins also discusses his rewrites once Theron signed on, as well as the story behind the film’s memorable beef jerky.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Yaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaps. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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