Yakking: meaning, definitions and examples
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yakking
[ หjรฆkษชล ]
informal conversation
Yakking refers to talking in an informal, incessant, or exaggerated manner. It often implies a casual chat that may lack seriousness or depth. The term is frequently used to describe situations where someone is chatting away without much regard for the listener's interest or engagement. While it can be light-hearted and fun, excessive yakking can also become annoying to others who may wish to engage in more meaningful conversation.
Synonyms
chattering, chatting, jabbering, talking.
Examples of usage
- She was yakking on the phone for hours.
- They spent the entire afternoon yakking about their plans.
- I enjoy yakking with my friends over coffee.
Translations
Translations of the word "yakking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tagarelando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schwatzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengobrol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปะฐะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gadaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bavarder
๐ช๐ธ charlar
๐น๐ท gevezelik yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค๋ฅผ ๋จ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฏุฑุฏุดุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ klรกbosit
๐ธ๐ฐ klabosiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ่
๐ธ๐ฎ klepetati
๐ฎ๐ธ spjalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bozmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ charlar
Etymology
The word 'yak' as a verb meaning to talk is thought to be derived from the Yiddish word 'yakn,' which means to talk or chat. The use of 'yak' in English dates back to the mid-20th century and is primarily associated with informal vernacular. It captures the essence of light-hearted, often trivial conversation. Over time, 'yakking' has found its place in American slang, especially among younger generations, as a way to express casual chatting. The usage continues to evolve, influencing and being influenced by cultural shifts in communication styles, especially with the rise of social media and texting, where quick, informal exchanges have become the norm.