1 B2 idiomatic informal
To talk at length in a trivial or tiresome way, especially without pausing.
"Stop yakking on and help me with the dishes."
inseparable
yak on
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To talk continuously and at length, especially in a tedious or trivial way.
In plain English
To keep talking on and on about things without stopping, in a way that people find boring.
What does "yak on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
The standard spelling of the 'yack on' variant. Used across British and American English. Typically describes someone talking too much without saying anything valuable. Slightly dismissive or critical in tone.
Words that pair with "yak on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
phone hours endlessly all day nonsense forever
How to conjugate "yak on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
yak on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
yaks on
he/she/it
Past simple
yaked on
yesterday
Past participle
yaked on
have + pp
-ing form
yaking on
continuous
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