Yammerer: meaning, definitions and examples
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yammerer
[ ˈjamərər ]
talkative person
A yammerer is a person who talks incessantly and often in a trivial or annoying manner. This term is typically used to describe someone who tends to trivialize conversations or dwell on mundane topics without regard for the interest of their audience. Yammerers can often dominate discussions, making it difficult for others to contribute. Their chatter might be characterized by a lack of substance or depth. The term is derived from the verb 'yammer', which implies a continuous and pointless chatter.
Synonyms
babble, blabbermouth, chatterbox, gabbler.
Examples of usage
- Stop yammering and listen to what I'm saying.
- The yammerer in the meeting kept repeating the same points.
- I can't concentrate with all this yammering going on.
- He is such a yammerer; he never gives anyone else a chance to speak.
Translations
Translations of the word "yammerer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tagarela
🇮🇳 बकवास करने वाला
🇩🇪 Schwätzer
🇮🇩 cerewet
🇺🇦 балакун
🇵🇱 paplanina
🇯🇵 おしゃべり
🇫🇷 bavard
🇪🇸 charlatán
🇹🇷 gevezelik eden
🇰🇷 수다쟁이
🇸🇦 ثرثار
🇨🇿 tlachal
🇸🇰 kecal
🇨🇳 喋喋不休的人
🇸🇮 klepetal
🇮🇸 tala mikið
🇰🇿 сөйлейтін
🇬🇪 ბურძგლიანი
🇦🇿 çənəboz
🇲🇽 charlatán
Etymology
The term 'yammer' is believed to have originated in the early 15th century from the Middle English word 'yammeren', which means to make a loud noise or to complain. It has roots in similar words across Germanic languages, suggesting a long-standing association with a vocal or irritating sound. The noun form, 'yammerer', appeared later, and it designates individuals who are characterized by their persistent talking. As language evolved, the meaning of yammer shifted to encompass not just noise but also meaningless or tiresome chatter. This shift reflects a cultural attitude toward conversation, where the quality of dialogue is increasingly appreciated over mere quantity.