yawk Meaning & Definition
/jɑːk/
What Does Yawk Mean?
Yawk is an interjection that means Imitative for the sound of a shot, in particular of a gun. As a verb, it means To shoot, to make an impact (on) by or as if by firing.
Yawk: Key Facts
| Part of speech | interjection, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /jɑːk/ |
| Verb forms | yawks, yawking, yawked |
Yawk Definition (Interjection)
- Imitative for the sound of a shot, in particular of a gun.
Yawk as a Verb
- To shoot, to make an impact (on) by or as if by firing.
Synonyms of Yawk
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Yawk synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
yawk
yawk (third-person singular simple present yawks, present participle yawking, simple past and past participle yawked)
Origin of Yawk
Onomatopoeic.