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Definition of yapsnext
plural of yap, slang
as in mouths
the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal a dope with a talent for opening his yap at exactly the wrong moment

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verb

present tense third-person singular of yap

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Noun
  • Conversations that are not confrontational but still have players shielding their mouths from public view will continue to be permitted without penalty.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • Very soon, from the sofa behind Adele, loud enough to be heard over Disney, there came a smacking of mouths and saliva.
    Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
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“Yaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaps. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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