Yakyak (en. Chatter)

ja-kjak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of conversation that is continuous and often lively.
The children happily chatted under the tree.
Ang mga bata ay masayang nag-yakyak sa ilalim ng puno.
Fast talking without a specific purpose.
I can't understand this, he's just babbling.
Hindi ko ito maunawaan, puro yakyak lang ang sinasabi niya.
Conversation that seems endless.
Their chatter went on until dawn.
Ang kanilang yakyak ay nagtuloy-tuloy hanggang sa madaling araw.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chatter of chatter
Continuous speaking or incessant chatting.
yakyak ng yakyak

Related Words

chitchat
A word referring to entertaining talk or chatting.
kumambab

Slang Meanings

Gossiping or chatting
We were yakyak-ing about the news in the neighborhood.
Ayun, nag-yakyak kami ni Ana tungkol sa mga balita sa barangay.
Talking a lot or narrating
He's yakyak-ing so much, I couldn't even take a break!
Ang dami niyang yakyak, hindi na ako nakapagpahinga!
Just fluff or empty talk
It seems like what Mark's saying is all yakyak, nothing substantial.
Parang puro yakyak lang ang pinagsasabi ni Mark, walang laman.