What are the definitions of “yack on”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Talk continuously, especially if it is an annoying way.
He YACKED ON for an hour.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “yack on”?
The phrasal verb yack on means to talk continuously, often in an annoying or bothersome way. It is used to describe someone who talks too much or speaks without stopping.
What are the different verb forms of “yack on”?
| Root Verb | yack on |
| Third Person Singular Present | yacks on |
| Present Participle | yacking on |
| Simple Past | yacked on |
| Past Participle | yacked on |
Example
She always yacks on about her problems.
Example
He yacks on about his favorite TV show all the time.
Example
They are yacking on about their vacation plans.
Example
Yesterday, she yacked on about her new job for hours.
Example
He had yacked on about his hobbies for so long that everyone was bored.
What kind of phrasal verb is “yack on”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“yack on” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
She yacked on for hours.
Example
He yacked on about his favorite movie.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“yack on” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She yacked on for hours.
Example
He yacked on about his favorite movie.
Good things to know
Does “yack on” have an informal or formal tone?
Yack on is an informal phrasal verb. It is used in casual conversations and is not appropriate for formal settings or writing. In more formal situations, you can use synonyms like 'talk at length' or 'speak continuously' instead.
