Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yakety-yak

Noun
/ˈjæk.ɪ.ti jæk/
Definition
Excessive or trivial talk; chatter.
Examples
  • The two friends spent the afternoon in yakety-yak at the café.
  • During the meeting, there was too much yakety-yak and not enough focus on the agenda.
Meaning
Yakety-yak refers to a lot of talk that may not be particularly meaningful, often characterized by endless chatter or gossip.
Synonyms
  • Chatter
  • Babble
  • Talk
  • Gossip