Phrase Hound found 6 phrases and 63 compound words that contain yak. The most common are listed below. Open yak in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 6
- yak shavingAny apparently useless activity which, by allowing one to overcome intermediate difficulties, allows one to solve a larger problem.
- yak laceA coarse pillow lace made from the silky hair of the yak.
- yakety-yakAlternative spelling of yackety-yak: prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip
- yackety-yakprolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip
- yakity-yakAlternative spelling of yackety-yak: prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip
- yakkety-yakAlternative spelling of yackety-yak: prolonged chatter; uninterrupted, idle talk; gossip
Compound words 63
- yakskinThe pelt or hide of a yak; leather made from yak hides.
- yakaloA hybrid cross of a yak (Bos grunniens) and an American bison (Bison bison).
- yakkychatty, talkative
- yaklessWithout a yak or yaks.
- yakfestA session of chatter or gossip.
- yakkerOne who yaks; a chatterbox or motormouth.
- yakmanA man in charge of a yak.
- yacketTo chatter
- yakbackThe back of a yak (for riding or carrying burdens).
- yaklikeResembling or characteristic of a yak.