Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To howl or yelp, as a dog. Also
ki-hi .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb US to
howl like adog - noun US the howl of a dog; a
whoop or similar shout of excitement
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Examples
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I dropped my Primos ki-yi predator call from about 25 feet in the dark.
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I have two primos calls, the ki-yi and the hotdog, but literally just bought them and havent got out to see how well they work yet!
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I dropped my Primos ki-yi predator call from about 25 feet in the dark.
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I have two primos calls, the ki-yi and the hotdog, but literally just bought them and havent got out to see how well they work yet!
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He was close to adding his own ki-yi of relief and victory.
The Chronicles of Pern McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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He was close to adding his own ki-yi of relief and victory.
Chronicles of Pern, First Fall McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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He was close to adding his own ki-yi of relief and victory.
First Fall McCaffrey, Anne 1993
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Suddenly, from the rear, there came the ki-yi of dogs.
Panther Eye 1918
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His joyful bark changed suddenly to a shrill _ki-yi_ of pain.
The Tale of Miss Kitty Cat Slumber-Town Tales Arthur Scott Bailey 1913
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Who will dey tink croaked de old woman an 'de ki-yi?
The Mucker Edgar Rice Burroughs 1912
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