yak
4 synonyms for yak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.
“Yaks are well suited to the thin air and cold of the high Himalayas.”
2. verb
To chat casually and at length; to chatter.
“They yakked on the phone for hours about nothing in particular.”
How to use yak
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
yak wool
yak about something
shaggy yak
Etymology
Borrowed from Tibetan གཡག (g.yag). See there for more.
Full origin of yak →Frequently asked questions
What does “yak” mean?
The word “yak” means a large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia. In plain terms, a shaggy mountain ox, or (informally) to talk on and on about trivial things.
How do you pronounce “yak”?
“Yak” is pronounced yak (/jæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “yak” in a sentence?
Here is “yak” used in a sentence: “Yaks are well suited to the thin air and cold of the high Himalayas.”
What part of speech is “yak”?
Depending on how it is used, “yak” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “yak” a common word?
“Yak” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “yak” have?
“Yak” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.
