yelper

/ˈjɛlpər/
noun
  1. A person or animal that makes a short, sharp cry of pain, excitement, or distress.
    • At the vet's office, the yelper in the waiting room made everyone nervous.
    • He was known as a yelper on the basketball court, shouting every time he was fouled.
    • The little dog was a constant yelper whenever the doorbell rang.
  2. A person who complains or protests loudly and persistently.
    • Don't be such a yelper about the homework; it's not that hard.
    • The office yelper always finds something to gripe about during meetings.
    • She's a bit of a yelper when things don't go her way.
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