English dictionary
yak
/j//&/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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noisy talk
Source: WordNet 3.0
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large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated
Synonyms bos grunniensSource: WordNet 3.0
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A bovine mammal (<i>Poëphagus grunnies</i>) native of the high plains of Central Asia. Its neck, the outer side of its legs, and its flanks, are covered with long, flowing, fine hair. Its tail is long and bushy, often white, and is valued as an ornament and for other purposes in India and China. There are several domesticated varieties, some of which lack the mane and the long hair on the flanks. Called also <i>chauri gua</i>, <i>grunting cow</i>, <i>grunting ox</i>, <i>sarlac</i>, <i>sarlik</i>, and <i>sarluc</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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talk profusely
ExamplesShe was yakking away about her grandchildren.
Synonyms gabSource: WordNet 3.0