Yammered: meaning, definitions and examples

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yammered

 

[ ˈjamərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

talking nonstop

To yammer means to talk continuously and often in a trivial or annoying way. It implies a sense of complaints or nagging, often without any meaningful purpose.

Synonyms

chattered, gabbered, jabbered.

Examples of usage

  • She yammered on about her day at work.
  • The children yammered in the back seat during the long drive.
  • He couldn't concentrate because of all the yammering in the room.
  • They yammered about their favorite TV shows.
  • Stop yammering and get to the point.

Translations

Translations of the word "yammered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tagarelou

🇮🇳 बातचीत करना

🇩🇪 geschwatzt

🇮🇩 berbicara

🇺🇦 балакати

🇵🇱 paplać

🇯🇵 喋る (しゃべる)

🇫🇷 bavarder

🇪🇸 charlar

🇹🇷 gevezelik etmek

🇰🇷 잡담하다 (jabdamhada)

🇸🇦 ثرثرة (tharthara)

🇨🇿 klábosit

🇸🇰 kecať

🇨🇳 喋喋不休 (diédiébùxiū)

🇸🇮 žlobati

🇮🇸 malla

🇰🇿 бұрқырау

🇬🇪 ბუზღუ (buzghu)

🇦🇿 bızıldamaq

🇲🇽 charlar

Etymology

The word 'yammer' comes from the Middle English word 'yameren', which means to make a loud, repetitive noise or to talk incessantly. It can be traced back to the Old English word 'geāmor', meaning to lament or moan. Over the years, 'yammer' has evolved in its meaning to refer specifically to chatter or complaints. The term has connotations of nagging or repetitive talking that lacks substance. Its use in English became more prevalent during the 19th century, often describing irritating speech or prattle.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,992, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.