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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.”
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