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."
Word Game Points
Is YIPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yips is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordYIPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is YIPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yips is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYIPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.