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- /jˈæki/
- /jˈaki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /jˈæki/
Definition of yakky word
- noun yakky (informal) chatty, talkative. 1
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Parts of speech for Yakky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yakky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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 yakky
adjective yakky
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
- glib — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- loquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- voluble — characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause.
Antonyms for yakky
adjective yakky
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
- mum — silent; not saying a word: to keep mum.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
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