yakking
word · lemma: yak
Definition
Talking a lot in an informal way, usually about unimportant things.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes slightly negative (implies talking too much or without purpose). Often used about friends or children, and often with 'on the phone' or 'all night.' Not for formal writing.
Spanish: parloteando - charlando (informal)Portuguese (BR): tagarelando - batendo papo (informal)Portuguese (PT): tagarelando - a conversar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 叽叽喳喳地说 - 喋喋不休地聊（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 嘰嘰喳喳地說 - 喋喋不休地聊（非正式）Hindi: बकबक करना - गप्प मारना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ثرثرة - التحدث كثيرًا (غير رسمي)
Example Sentences
They were yakking in the park all afternoon.
basic
Stop yakking and finish your homework.
basic
We spent hours yakking on the phone.
basic
Those kids never stop yakking in class.
natural
We were so busy yakking that we missed our train.
natural
If you two are done yakking, can we please order?
natural