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Showing 7 of 7 words/jæpt/ [yapped]
[verb] To have talked incessantly, noisily, or foolishly; to have barked in a sharp, high-pitched manner.
/jɑːrdz/ [yards]
[noun] Plural form of yard: a unit of linear measure equal to three feet (36 inches or approximately 0.9144 meters).
/ˈjiːst ɪkˌstrækt/ [yeast extract]
[noun] A dark brown, salty paste made from the cell contents of yeast, used as a savory food spread, flavoring, or nutrient additive.
/ˈjɛl.oʊ ˈwɔː.tər ˈlɪl.i siːdz/ [yellow water lily seeds]
[noun] The small, starch-rich edible seeds contained within the fruit of the yellow water lily (genus Nuphar), historically harvested, dried, roasted, or ground into flour.
/jɛlp/ [yelp]
[verb] To give a short, sharp cry, typically of pain or alarm.
/juː/ [you]
[pronoun] Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
/juː kæn tɔːk/ [yoo kan tawk]
[idiom] A retort used to point out that the person criticizing or commenting on someone else's behavior is guilty of the same fault.