yammers

/ˈjæmərz/

VERB

1. Complains peevishly

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

1.1. Whining or grumbling

Repeatedly expresses dissatisfaction or irritation about a situation, problem, or inconvenience, often in an unpleasant or tiresome way.

Synonyms

  • whines
  • grumbles
  • gripes
  • moans
  • grouses
  • grizzles
  • bellyaches
  • carps

Related Words

  • complains
  • bemoans
  • bewails
  • frets
  • murmurs
  • mutters

1.2. Objects or protests persistently

Repeatedly voices objections, disagreements, or grievances in an insistent or complaining manner.

Synonyms

  • protests
  • demurs
  • cavils
  • quibbles
  • remonstrates
  • inveighs

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VERB

2. Talks loudly and persistently

Speaks 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

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

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Examples

  • The chef yammers on about the secret ingredients that make his signature dish so special.
  • Instead of focusing on the task at hand, my coworker always yammers about unrelated topics during meetings.
  • The tour guide enthusiastically yammers about the rich history of the ancient ruins.

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2.2. Making a loud outcry or clamor

Produces loud, prolonged cries or vocal sounds, often expressing distress, agitation, or collective excitement.

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3. Repeats something loudly or continuously

Keeps repeating words, statements, or complaints over and over, usually in a loud or persistent manner.

3.1. Repeatedly voicing complaints

Continues repeating the same complaint, grievance, or point of dissatisfaction, often in a tiresome or insistent way.

Synonyms

  • repeats
  • keeps complaining
  • goes on
  • harps on

Related Words

  • reiterates
  • dwells on
  • insists
  • rants