Definition of YAP
The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
Casual talk; chatter.
The mouth, which produces speech.
"Shut your yap!"
Of a small dog, to bark.
To talk, especially excessively; to chatter.
"You’re always yapping - I wish you’d shut up."
To rob or steal from (someone).
Examples of YAP in a Sentence
- "Shut your yap!"
- "You’re always yapping - I wish you’d shut up."
Word Details
Is YAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, YAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like YAP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for YAP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | y | a | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in YAP
5 words from the letters in YAP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use YAP in Word Games
YAP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: YAP is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble YAP to find 5 additional valid words.