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yak

noun \ ˈyak \

Definition of yak

plural yaks also yak
: a large long-haired wild or domesticated ox (Bos grunniens synonym B. mutus) of Tibet and adjacent elevated parts of central Asia

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Origin and Etymology of yak

Tibetan (Lhasa dialect) yaʔ (spelled gyag)

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

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yak

noun \ ˈyäk , ˈyak \

less common variant of

1 slang : laugh
  • did it just for yuks
2 slang : joke, gag
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yak

verb \ ˈyak \
variants: or less commonly yack

Definition of yak

yakked also yacked; yakking also yacking
intransitive verb
: to talk persistently : chatter

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Origin and Etymology of yak

probably imitative

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yak

noun
variants: or less commonly yack

Definition of yak

: persistent or voluble talk

First Known Use of yak

1950

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YAK Defined for English Language Learners

yak

verb

Definition of yak for English Language Learners

  • : to talk in a loud way often for a long time

YAK Defined for Kids

yak

noun \ ˈyak \

Definition of yak for Students

: a wild or domestic ox of the uplands of central Asia that has very long hair

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