Pronunciations
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/ˈjɔɹki/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
The Yorkshire terrier, a small breed of dog weighing 3–7 pounds as adults.
Usage- Informal
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More examples (1)
The sight of that problem was much bigger for such a little dog than I would have ever imagined possible—had I even imagined it. Imagine my four-pound Yorkie as a miniature stallion. It was appalling to me, his noncanine mother.
A Yorkshire pudding.
Usage- Informal
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It is getting as much air in your batter as possible that will make your Yorkies rise!
Someone from York, England.