Yips

What do we mean by yips?

Nervousness or tension that causes an athlete to fail to perform effectively, especially in missing short putts in golf. noun plural

A nervous condition which prevents a sportsman from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault. noun

Plural form of yip. noun

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of yip. verb

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

A sharp, high-pitched bark

Words that are spelled similarly to yips:
yips.

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