Pittsburgh Verb
Yakkin'
Sounds like: yak-in
Pittsburgh Verb
Casual / conversational
Meaning
What it means
Talking or chattering.
Yakkin’ is the active form of yak, meaning talking, chatting, or going on about something.
Usage
Use it like this
“My old lady was yakkin on da phone.”
Reading note
Language lives in context.
Pittsburgh words often carry tone, memory, neighborhood identity, family rhythm, and humor — not just dictionary meaning.
Local note
Why it feels Pittsburgh
Phrase-friendly verb form from Pittsburghese glossary material.
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