mawp

/mɔːp/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a sudden, sharp cry, often in excitement or pain

“The bird mawped loudly as it saw the snake.”

2. noun

a sudden, sharp cry, often in excitement or pain

“The mawp of the bird echoed through the forest.”

3. interjection

an expression of sudden, sharp pain or excitement

“Ow, mawp! My finger hurt!”

Synonyms

  • yelp
  • yowl

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence