Pagkayakyak (en. Talkativeness)
pag-ka-yak-yak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of excessive talking or conversing.
The child's talkativeness kept his parents from sleeping.
Ang pagkayakyak ng bata ay hindi makatulog sa kanyang mga magulang.
Talking continuously without a specific purpose.
I don't like his talkativeness because what he's saying is meaningless.
Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang pagkayakyak, dahil walang kabuluhan ang kanyang sinasabi.
Speaking quickly as if there's no limit.
The talkativeness of the people at the party created a joyful atmosphere.
Ang pagkayakyak ng mga tao sa party ay nagdulot ng kasiyahan.
Etymology
The word 'pagkayakyak' originates from the word 'yak-yak' which means to talk excessively or incessantly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
too much talking
too much is said without sense
masyadong magkuyat
don't talk too much
should not speak too much
huwag magyakyak
Related Words
yak-yak
A term describing excessive talking.
yak-yak
to speak
The act of talking or expressing oneself.
magsalita
Slang Meanings
wow, amazing!
When he/she performed on stage, we were all shocked!
Pagkayakyak niya sa stage, lahat kami na-shock!
fierce
My friend's performance was so fierce, it's amusing!
Sobrang pagkayakyak ng kaibigan ko, nakakatuwa!
awesome
Wow, your performance was awesome!
Grabe, ang pagkayakyak mo, malupit!