Real Dictionary

yelp
verb: If a person or dog yelps, they give a sudden short cry, often because of fear or pain.

yelp in American English
a short, sharp cry or bark
to utter a short, sharp cry or bark, as a dog
to utter or express by yelping
intransitive verb: to give a quick, sharp, shrill cry, as a dog or fox
noun: a quick, sharp bark or cry
transitive verb: to utter or express by or as if by yelping

yelp in British English
(esp of a dog) to utter a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark, often indicating pain
noun: a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark