yak
yak
jæk
yāk
British pronunciation
/jˈak/

Definition & Meaning of "yak"in English

Yak
01

a large wild ox with shaggy coat and long horns that is domesticated in Tibet

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yak definition and meaning

What is a "yak?"

The yak is a long-haired bovine found in the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of Central Asia. They are well adapted to living in high-altitude environments, where temperatures can be extreme and vegetation scarce. Yaks have a bulky build, with a thick, shaggy coat that keeps them warm in cold weather. They are known for their impressive strength and endurance, which makes them valuable to the people living in these regions for transportation, plowing fields, and carrying heavy loads. Yaks are herbivores and have a diet mainly consisting of grasses, but they are also known to eat lichen and moss. Their milk is a source of food, and their hair is used to make clothing and textiles. While they are domesticated in many areas, wild yaks can also be found in some parts of Asia, and they are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting.

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The Tibetan plateau is home to many yaks, which are well-adapted to the harsh, cold climate.
Nomadic herders rely on the yak for transportation, as well as for its milk, meat, and wool.
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loud, often trivial or continuous talk, usually informal or gossipy

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They spent the afternoon in constant yak about neighborhood gossip.
Stop all the yak and focus on your homework.
to yak
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to talk persistently, often in a tedious or annoying manner

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The colleague yakked on and on about their weekend plans, oblivious to the disinterest of others.
Despite the serious tone of the meeting, he continued to yak about unrelated topics, diverting everyone's attention.
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