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yakety-yak

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for yakety-yak.

Editorial note

And also, I'd just happened to hear the old rock'n'roll song Yakety-Yak.

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Quick take

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(slang) prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of yakety-yak gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(slang) prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip]

verb

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(intransitive, slang) To talk pointlessly and uninterruptedly.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for yakety-yak.

noun

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(slang) prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip]

verb

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(intransitive, slang) To talk pointlessly and uninterruptedly.]

Example sentences

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And also, I'd just happened to hear the old rock'n'roll song Yakety-Yak.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use yakety-yak in a sentence?

And also, I'd just happened to hear the old rock'n'roll song Yakety-Yak.

What does yakety-yak mean?

Alternative spelling of yackety-yak. [(slang) prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip]

What part of speech is yakety-yak?

yakety-yak is commonly used as noun, verb.