yap

A short, sharp bark, typically from a small dog.

"We heard a sharp yap from the garden."

To make short, sharp barks, typically by a small dog.

"The tiny terrier would yap at every passing car."

Annoying, incessant talk, often about trivial things.

"I couldn't stand his constant yap."

To talk continuously and annoyingly, often about trivial matters.

"He wouldn't stop yapping about his holiday."