yammering

/ˈjæmərɪŋ/

VERB

1. Complaining peevishly

Expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or grievances repeatedly, often in a whining, irritated, or persistent manner.

1.1. Whining or grumbling

Repeatedly expressing dissatisfaction or irritation about a situation, problem, or inconvenience.

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  • The persistent yammering of the crows outside my window woke me up early in the morning.

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  • complaining
  • bemoaning
  • bewailing
  • fretting
  • carping

1.2. Protesting or objecting repeatedly

Continuously voicing objections, grievances, or strong disagreement, often in an insistent or tiresome way.

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VERB

2. Talking loudly and persistently

Speaking continuously or repeatedly in a loud, noisy, or tiresome manner, often without regard for whether others want to listen.

2.1. Excessive or incessant talking

Talking at length without stopping, often about trivial or unrelated subjects, in a way that becomes distracting or annoying.

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  • keeping quiet
  • remaining silent

Examples

  • Despite the library's quiet atmosphere, a group of teenagers in the corner couldn't resist yammering loudly.
  • The politician skillfully navigated through the crowd, ignoring the constant yammering of reporters.
  • The team meeting was productive until someone started yammering off-topic stories, derailing the discussion.
  • As I tried to focus on my work, the colleague at the adjacent desk wouldn't stop yammering on the phone.

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2.2. Making loud cries or an outcry

Producing loud, prolonged vocal sounds or cries, especially as an expression of agitation, distress, or collective disturbance.

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NOUN

3. Loud, incoherent, repetitive speech

A continuous stream of loud, repetitive, or incoherent speech, often consisting of complaints or meaningless chatter.

3.1. Persistent and irritating chatter

A prolonged stream of repetitive or noisy talking that is difficult to ignore, particularly when it disrupts concentration or conversation.

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  • The constant yammering of reporters made it difficult to hear the speaker.

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