yak
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yak
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Definition of yak:
- yak (noun):
- noisy talk.
- a large long-haired wild or domesticated ox (bos grunniens synonym b. mutus) of tibet and adjacent elevated parts of central asia
Synonyms for yak:
blether
bos grunniens
cackle
chatter
chin music
idle talk
prate
prattle
talk
talking
yack
yakety-yak
Antonyms for yak:
abate
ask
be quiet
be silent
belt up
button up
censor
clam up
conceal
curb
cut off
deaden
drawl
dull
extinguish
fact
fall silent
gag
hide
hush
hush-hush
keep it down
keep mum
keep quiet
keep secret
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