yak

/jæk/

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Definition:

Yak (noun): A yak is a large, long-haired animal that is often found in the mountainous regions of Tibet. They are sometimes domesticated, which means people keep them for work or as pets.

Usage Instructions:

• When we use "yak" as a noun, we are talking about the animal.
• When we use "yak" as a verb, we are describing someone who is talking a lot, often in an informal context.

Examples:

1. Noun: "The yak is a strong animal that can carry heavy loads up the mountains."
2. Verb: "During lunch, she was yakking away about her grandchildren."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "yak" can be used in informal settings to describe conversations that are light-hearted or gossip-like.

Word Variants:

• Yakking (verb): This is the present participle form, meaning someone is currently talking a lot.
  • Example: "They were yakking about their weekend plans."

Different Meanings:

1. Yak (noun): Besides the animal, "yak" doesn't have many other meanings, but in some cultures, it can also refer to the meat from a yak.
2. Yak (verb): "Yak" is mainly used in informal contexts to mean talk a lot.

Synonyms:

• For the noun "yak":
  • Bison (though they are different animals, they are sometimes grouped together).
• For the verb "yak":
  • Chat, talk, gossip, babble.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "yak" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you can think of phrases that include talking a lot: - "Shoot the breeze": This means to have a casual conversation. - "Chit-chat": This refers to light conversation, similar to "yakking."

Recap:

• Yak (noun): A large, long-haired ox from Tibet.
• Yak (verb): To talk a lot or chat informally.

Academic

Noun

1. large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated
2. noisy talk

Verb

1. talk profusely
   • she was yakking away about her grandchildren

Synonyms

• Bos grunniens
• yack
• yakety-yak
• chatter
• cackle
• gab