1 B2 idiomatic informal
To talk loudly and at great length in a tedious or irritating way.
"He yammered on about politics for the entire dinner and no one got to say a word."
inseparable
yammer on
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To talk or complain at excessive length in a noisy, annoying, or whining way.
In plain English
To keep talking or complaining noisily for a long time in a way that annoys people.
What does "yammer on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To complain or whine repeatedly and at length about something.
"She's been yammering on about her back pain all week."
inseparable
Usage tip
Suggests not only excessive talking but also a particularly annoying or whining quality. Used in both British and American English. Often expresses the speaker's frustration with the person talking. Can describe either too much speech or repetitive complaining.
Words that pair with "yammer on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
endlessly all day phone complaints rubbish forever
How to conjugate "yammer on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
yammer on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
yammers on
he/she/it
Past simple
yammered on
yesterday
Past participle
yammered on
have + pp
-ing form
yammering on
continuous
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