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“Yack” or “Yak”

Overview

yack / yak are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

yack: (verb) talk incessantly and tiresomely.

yak: (noun) noisy talk. (noun) large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated. (verb) talk profusely.

Pronunciation

yack: y·AE·k

yak: y·AE·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “yack”

Examples of “yak”

  • American bison and yak
  • 103.1 signed on as WYAK-FM "Big Yak" with a country…
  • It became a 1962 song, "Yak tebe ne lyubyty, Kyieve miy!"
  • …gold, medicinal plants, furs and yak tails to far-flung markets, in…
  • …SG Center || BATTeRS || YAK || align=right | 3.3 km
  • WYAK returned to the Big Yak…
  • …American bison and probably with yak.
  • …Myths and Legends (Incidentals)X-Men: Evolution (Lucid)Yakkity Yak (Yakkity Yak)Yam Roll (Yam…
  • …and the titular character of Yakkity Yak, as well as the…
  • The lamps traditionally burn clarified yak butter, but now often use…


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