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Vocabulary Entry
yak
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A large domesticated animal from the Himalayas, used for its milk, meat, and as a pack animal.
Example Sentences
"The yak is well adapted to the cold mountainous regions."
"Farmers rely on yaks for transportation of goods."
"She wore a coat made from yak wool for warmth."
V
verb
To talk or chat persistently or in a trivial manner.
Example Sentences
"They yak for hours about their weekend plans."
"I don't want to yak about my problems right now."
"He yakked on and on, barely taking a breath."
A
adjective
Informal, relating to or characteristic of meaningless conversation.
Example Sentences
"The yak dialogue made the meeting feel longer than it was."
"She found his yak comments entertaining yet pointless."
"Their yak discussions often distract from more serious topics."