yak

The word “yak” has 1 syllable: yak

It's pronounced as /jæk/


What is synonym and antonym for yak?

In the thesaurus, “yak” has 42 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yak along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yak

  • babble
  • blabber
  • blather
  • bleat
  • blither
  • bumble
  • chat
  • chatter
  • chunter
  • clack
  • confabulate
  • drivel
  • drool
  • gab
  • gabble
  • gibber
  • gossip
  • jabber
  • jangle
  • jaw
  • maunder
  • mouth
  • mumble
  • murmur
  • mutter
  • patter
  • prate
  • prattle
  • rattle
  • run on
  • screech
  • shout
  • shriek
  • smatter
  • sputter
  • stammer
  • stutter
  • tattle
  • tittle-tattle
  • troll
  • yammer
  • yap

Antonyms for yak

  • articulate
  • be quiet
  • enunciate
  • pronounce

Meanings of yak

  • noun
    1. An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Burma, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
    2. A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
    3. A laugh.
    4. Vomit.
    5. A kayak.
  • verb
    1. To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
    2. To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

Example Sentences

  • I can't believe she would yak on the phone for hours without taking a break.
  • Let's take a moment to appreciate the peaceful mountain landscape without the constant yak of urban life.
  • The tour guide warned us not to yak loudly during the safari to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
  • I need some quiet time to relax and read my book without any yak from the neighboring apartment.
  • Please, let's have a civil discussion without any unnecessary yak about politics at the dinner table.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yak, such as: articulate, babble, be quiet, blabber, blather, bleat, blither.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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