yakked

yak

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yak]
- /yæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yak]
- /yæk/

Definitions of yakked word

verb without object yakked to talk, especially uninterruptedly and idly; gab; chatter: They've been yakking on the phone for over an hour. 1
noun yakked a loud, hearty laugh. 1
noun yakked a joke evoking such a laugh. 1
noun yakked Simple past tense and past participle of yak. 1

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Origin of yakked

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; apparently of expressive orig.

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Parts of speech for Yakked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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yakked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for yakked

verb yakked

chattered — to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way; jabber.
chatted — to converse in a familiar or informal manner.
talked — to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry.
gossiped — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
nattered — Simple past tense and past participle of natter.

noun yakked

chinwagged — Simple past tense and past participle of chinwag.

All 14 Synonyms of yakked