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Noun — A large, shaggy-haired, ox-like animal from the mountains of Central Asia, including Tibet and Mongolia.

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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.

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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.

Related words

yacket yackety-yak yakfest yakky

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