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yakker

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Yakker (noun) means (informal) Someone who talks a lot, a chatterbox.

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(informal) Someone who talks a lot, a chatterbox.

"“We Norwegians are great readers,” Mrs. Nygren took the opportunity to remark. “And great yakkers,” Mr. Söderblad muttered." — Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections (2001)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from yak and -er.

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"yakker" (noun) means (informal) Someone who talks a lot, a chatterbox.