What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gab
Example
We had a nice gab over coffee this morning. [gab: noun]
Example
She can really gab on the phone for hours. [gab: verb]
yak
Example
Let's go grab a drink and yak for a while. [yak: verb]
Example
He's such a yakker, he can talk your ear off. [yakker: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gab is more commonly used in American English, while yak is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are relatively informal and may not be used as frequently in formal settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gab and yak?
Neither gab nor yak are particularly formal words, and both are more commonly used in informal settings. However, gab may have a slightly more positive connotation than yak, which can sometimes have a negative connotation.
