yip /yip, jɪp
/ ▸ noun a short, sharp cry or yelp, especially of excitement or delight: they embraced in a din of squeals and yips.
▸ verb (yips, yipping, yipped)
[no object] give a short, sharp cry or yelp: the winner yipped with glee.
– ORIGIN early 20th century (originally US): imitative.