What is the meaning of yips?

noun

A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog.
- synonyms: yip, yelp, yelping
Nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts. )
- usage: "to avoid the yips he changed his style of putting"

verb

Bark in a high-pitched tone.
- usage: "the puppies yelped"
- synonyms: yelp, yip, yap

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