What is the meaning of the word "yaup"?

Definitions:

  1. A loud, harsh cry or shout. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The baby's yaup echoed down the hall. copy to clipboard
  2. Describes a raucous or unpleasant sound. copy to clipboard VERB
    • He yauped in protest when splashed with cold water. copy to clipboard
  3. To yell, squawk, or cry loudly and harshly. copy to clipboard VERB
    • The gulls yauped above the harbor. copy to clipboard

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