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yam·mer  (ymr) Informal

v. yam·mered, yam·mer·ing, yam·mers

v.intr.

1. To complain peevishly or whimperingly; whine.

2. To talk volubly and loudly.

v.tr.

To utter or say in a complaining or clamorous tone.

n.

The act of yammering.

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[Middle English yameren, to lament, probably from Middle Flemish jammeren, to be sorrowful.]

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yammer·er n.

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yammer Informal

Verb

to whine in a complaining manner

Noun

1. a yammering sound

2. nonsense or jabber [Old English geōmrian to grumble]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	yammer - cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert" wrawl, yowl, howl let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
	2.	yammer - complain whiningly grizzle, yawp, whine kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" snivel, whine - talk in a tearful manner