yak

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long,…

   An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

2. 2

   To talk, particularly informally but persistently

   To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.

   • And in the last few days Clair's boundless capacity to yak about herself while Melissa listened had turned Chip against her, too.
3. 3

   To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

   • She'll feel better when she yaks.
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   1. 4

      A talk, particular an informal talk

      A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.

      • Sluggsy said indifferently, ‘You’ll be wised up come morning. Meanwhiles, howsabout shuttin’ that dumb little hashtrap of yours? All this yak is bending my ear. I want some action.
      • The sudden head-down butt jabbed into someone’s face, is a highly effective way of putting a stop to his yack.
   2. 5

      A laugh.

      • Would-be gags from would-be gagsters. And, nine chances out of ten, not a yak in the lot.
   3. 6

      Vomit.

   4. 7

      a traditional Korean flute used in court music

   5. 8

      A kayak.

   6. 9

      cognac.

      • Quick cash, flip that, now I got big cash. Sit back, sip yak with a next piff yat.
   7. 10

      A yakuza member.

      • Yakuza, or Yaks as they are popularly known, Japan's large and tightly organized crime and illicit drug corporations.
      • These days yaks make most of their money through securities fraud.
      • Don't worry about it, Carter. Yaks aren't gonna be a problem around here? Yaks? Yakuza?

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