Definition

A person who makes loud complaints or cries out loudly.

Example

The yawper in the crowd drew everyone's attention with his loud complaints.

Conversation

Did you hear that guy in the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, he was such a yawper about the budget cuts.

I know, right? It's like he didn't even consider the bigger picture.

Exactly! Sometimes you just have to accept changes and move on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'yawper' originates from American English, derived from the verb 'yawp', which means to cry out or to yell. The term 'yawp' itself is believed to be imitative of the sound of a loud cry or shout, reflecting a boisterous or raucous noise.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone making a loud, raucous noise — that's what 'yawper' means, a person who yells or cries out.

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