Meaning of Yak | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
   countable, slang, uncountable
2. a traditional Korean flute used in court music
3. A kayak.
   slang
4. cognac.
   slang
5. 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.
6. A laugh.
   countable, slang, uncountable
7. Vomit.
   countable, slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Utilization efficiency of dietary protein in the yak differs with diet composition and feeding level, age, sex, body condition score, and animal production level (e.g., growth, lactation). Researchers reported no difference between lactating and dry cows in crude protein digestibility, although lactating yak tend to consume more feed than dry yak.”

“Attempts are now being made, by selection, to create a new breed of yak (the Datong yak) from such crosses. Hybridization of domestic yak with local cattle, at intermediate elevations, has been practiced for generations. The hybrids inherit some of the good characteristics from each species, but lack the adaptation of the yak to the harsh conditions at higher elevations.”

“Sluggsy said indifferently, ‘You’ll be wised up come morning. Meanwhiles, howsabout shuttin’ that dumb little hashtrap of yours? All this yak is bending my ear. I want some action.”

“The sudden head-down butt jabbed into someone’s face, is a highly effective way of putting a stop to his yack.”

“Would-be gags from would-be gagsters. And, nine chances out of ten, not a yak in the lot.”

“Quick cash, flip that, now I got big cash. Sit back, sip yak with a next piff yat.”

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