yapper

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Meaning · English

A person's mouth, especially one that gossips or talks too much.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Shut your yapper or I'll shut it for you!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “yapper” mean?

A person's mouth, especially one that gossips or talks too much.

Is “yapper” formal or informal?

yapper is generally slang.