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YIPS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Yips.

Yips - as a noun

Nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts)

Example: "To avoid the yips he changed his style of putting"

Yips - as a verb

To bark with a sharp, high-pitched voice

Example Sentences

"He couldn't make a putt because of the yips."
"The golfer's yips caused his hands to uncontrollably shake."
"She developed the yips after a few missed shots."
"The yips affected his ability to smoothly swing the club."
"His yips were so severe that he couldn't even tee off without trembling."
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Word Game Points

Is YIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yips is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YIPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is YIPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yips is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YIPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is YIPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yips is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YIPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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