yak.
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
Meaning & usage
An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Tibetan གཡག (g.yag). See there for more.
To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
Where this word comes from
Apparently an onomatopoeia.
A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
A laugh.
Vomit.
Where this word comes from
Apparently an onomatopoeia.
a traditional Korean flute used in court music
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Korean 약 (yak).
A kayak.
cognac.
A yakuza member.
Where this word comes from
Shortening of various unrelated words.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.