startled yelp
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
a sudden, sharp cry of alarm or surprise
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Examples (10)
- The cat let out a startled yelp when the dog barked.
- A startled yelp escaped her lips as she dropped the hot pan.
- He heard a startled yelp from the adjacent room.
- The sudden noise made the child emit a startled yelp.
- With a startled yelp, she realized she wasn't alone.
- The puppy gave a startled yelp when its tail was accidentally stepped on.
- His quiet work was interrupted by a startled yelp from downstairs.
- She couldn't suppress a startled yelp as the car swerved.
- The sudden appearance of the spider drew a startled yelp from him.
- A startled yelp was the only sound in the silent house.