Yammer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈya-mər/ yam·mer

Meaning & Definition of Yammer

Yammer (verb)

  1. to utter repeated cries of distress or sorrow
  2. whimper
  3. to utter persistent complaints, whine

Yammer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "a soccer coach having to endure the endless yammers from parents that their kids weren't getting enough time on the field"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British)
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Yammer (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "customers yammered on for what seemed like days about the billing mistake"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Yammer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Yammer:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Yammer

Words with the opposite meaning of Yammer:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Yammer

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Yammer

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Yammer

Inflections: yammered, yammering

Derived words: yammer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Yammer

Middle English yameren, alteration of yomeren to murmur, be sad, from Old English gēomrian; akin to Old High German jāmaron to be sad

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Yammer

What does "Yammer" mean?

"Yammer" means to utter repeated cries of distress or sorrow. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter repeated cries of distress or sorrow. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Yammer"?

Other words for "Yammer" include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance and gripe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Yammer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Yammer"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Yammer". Common alternatives include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch and grouse.

What is the opposite of "Yammer"?

Antonyms of "Yammer" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Yammer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Yammer" in a sentence: "a soccer coach having to endure the endless yammers from parents that their kids weren't getting enough time on the field"; "customers yammered on for what seemed like days about the billing mistake".

Is "Yammer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Yammer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Yammer"?

"Yammer" is pronounced /ˈya-mər/ and divided into syllables as yam·mer.

What is the origin of the word "Yammer"?

"Yammer" comes from Middle English yameren, alteration of yomeren to murmur, be sad, from Old English gēomrian; akin to Old High German jāmaron to be sad. First known use: 15th century.