Yak

Pronunciation: /jæk/

Definitions of yak

noun A large domesticated wild ox with shaggy hair and large horns, used in Tibet for its milk, meat, and as a beast of burden.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a yak at the zoo.

A2 Yaks are often used as pack animals in mountainous regions.

B1 The yak is a domesticated animal found in the Himalayas.

B2 Yaks have long shaggy hair to protect them from the cold.

C1 Yaks are herbivores and primarily graze on grasses and shrubs.

C2 The yak is an important part of the culture and economy of Tibetan communities.

Examples of yak in a Sentence

formal The yak is a domesticated animal used for its milk, meat, and wool.

informal I saw a yak grazing in the field on my way to the village.

slang That party was so boring, it was a real yak fest.

figurative His storytelling was so exaggerated, it felt like he was spinning a yak tale.

Grammatical Forms of yak

• past tense: yakked
• plural: yaks
• comparative: yakker
• superlative: yakkest
• present tense: yak
• future tense: will yak
• perfect tense: have yakked
• continuous tense: is yakking
• singular: yak
• positive degree: yak
• infinitive: to yak
• gerund: yakking
• participle: yakked

Origin and Evolution of yak

First Known Use: 1781 year

Language of Origin: Tibetan

Story behind the word: The word 'yak' is believed to have originated from the Tibetan language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the domesticated yak, the word 'yak' has evolved to also be used colloquially to mean talk incessantly or complain persistently.