Yammer
verb
To talk persistently or complain in a whiny voice.
The children yammered excitedly about their trip to the zoo.
Usage tips
Informal
yammer on,yammer away,yammer incessantly
verb
To make a loud and often unpleasant noise.
The dog kept yammering at the mailman until he left.
Usage tips
Neutral
yammer loudly,yammer incessantly,yammer at
verb
To talk persistently or complain in a whiny voice.
The children yammered excitedly about their trip to the zoo.
Usage tips
Informal
yammer on,yammer away,yammer incessantly
verb
To make a loud and often unpleasant noise.
The dog kept yammering at the mailman until he left.
Usage tips
Neutral
yammer loudly,yammer incessantly,yammer at
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
In informal settings, 'yammer' can be used to describe excessive talking, often in a humorous way.
His friends often joked about his tendency to yammer on during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural nuances can help in knowing when 'yammer' may seem annoying or endearing.
In some cultures, persisting in conversation might be seen as engaging, while others may perceive it as bothersome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Using 'yammer' can carry a tone of humor, annoyance, or casualness depending on the speaker's attitude.
She yammered about her day, but it was clear she was just being playful.
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
In informal settings, 'yammer' can be used to describe excessive talking, often in a humorous way.
His friends often joked about his tendency to yammer on during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural nuances can help in knowing when 'yammer' may seem annoying or endearing.
In some cultures, persisting in conversation might be seen as engaging, while others may perceive it as bothersome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Using 'yammer' can carry a tone of humor, annoyance, or casualness depending on the speaker's attitude.
She yammered about her day, but it was clear she was just being playful.
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
In informal settings, 'yammer' can be used to describe excessive talking, often in a humorous way.
His friends often joked about his tendency to yammer on during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Understanding the cultural nuances can help in knowing when 'yammer' may seem annoying or endearing.
In some cultures, persisting in conversation might be seen as engaging, while others may perceive it as bothersome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Using 'yammer' can carry a tone of humor, annoyance, or casualness depending on the speaker's attitude.
She yammered about her day, but it was clear she was just being playful.
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