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   What does yakka mean?

   • A girl from Yakka hanutsh greeted her in a friendly voice; she returned the greeting cheerfully. Below the house of Yakka hanutsh there stood a group of men, their faces turned toward the brink of the mesa. Yakka definition: work, especially hard work.. See examples of YAKKA used in a sentence.

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   What is the origin of the term 'yakka'?

   • The term 'yakka' is an Australian slang that has been in use since the 1880s and originated from the Aboriginal language Yagara, specifically from the southern Queensland region. The word 'yakka' comes from 'yaga'. The old man came up the hard way but his kids'll always have plenty others to do the hard yakka.

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   What does 'Hard Yakka' mean?

   • The term 'hard yakka' is commonly found in the phrase 'all yak and no yakka', used to describe someone who talks a lot about doing something but doesn't actually do it. It originated from the quote 'The old man come up the hard way but his kids'll always have plenty others to do the hard yakka' by Mary Durack in 1959.

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   What does the term 'Yaka' mean?

   • The term 'Yaka' is used in the sense of 'to be' for inanimate things which have a broad base when compared to their vertical extension (altitude). See also: hA~', h^pa'yA, ?u~'. Ya~kA' is also an enclitic particle which marks a formal command spoken by a woman. Same as we.

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   What is a yakka job?

   • In urban areas like Sydney or Melbourne, “yakka” is often used more broadly to refer to any kind of work or effort. In this context, it can encompass professional occupations such as office jobs or even studying for exams. You might hear someone say, “I’ve got a lot of yakka to do at the office today.”

   Demystifying Yakka: A Guide to Australian Slang

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   When was Yakker first used in English?

   • [1885–90; earlier sp. yacker, yakker; of obscure orig.] This word is first recorded in the period 1885–90. Other words that entered English at around the same time include: classified, scrum, seminar, sensitization, zoom

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishYAKKA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   YAKKA definition: 1. work 2. work. Learn more.

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     yakka meaning: 1. work 2. work. Learn more.

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     yakka definicja: 1. work 2. work. Dowiedź się więcej.

   • Yakka in Traditional Chinese

     YAKKA translate: 工作;勞動. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Yakka in Simplified Chinese

     yakka translate: 工作；劳动. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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3. www.reddit.com › 1ahso6c › what_does_yakka_meanWhat does Yakka mean? : r/punjabi - Reddit

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   It depends from person to person. Some people say it as a derogatory word to someone. While for others it is simply a word to define a Punjabi who is born abroad. Yakka comes from the English word “yankee” which translates to foreigner. For foreign born Punjabis, yakka/yenki (male) and yakki/yenkan (female) is used.

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   Yakka definition: work, especially hard work.. See examples of YAKKA used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishYAKKA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   36 meanings: Australian and New Zealand informal work → 1. physical or mental effort directed towards doing or making something.... Click for more definitions.

6. slangsensei.com › yakka-australian-slangDemystifying Yakka: A Guide to Australian Slang

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Australian slang, including the term “yakka,” can vary in meaning and usage across different regions of Australia. It’s important to understand these regional variations and contextual meanings to grasp the full breadth of Australian slang. In some areas, particularly rural regions, “yakka” may be synonymous with hard physical labor ...

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   yakka meaning: 1. work 2. work. Learn more.

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   The meaning of YAKKA is work, labor. work, labor… See the full definition. Games & Quizzes; Games & Quizzes; Word of the Day; Grammar; Wordplay; Word Finder ...