Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: (1) Australian informal term for work or labor. (2) A type of Australian tree.
Pronunciation: US: /ˈyækə/, UK: /ˈjækə/
Origin and Usage: The term "yakka" is of Australian origin and is derived from the Yagara language, which is the language of the indigenous people of the Brisbane region. It was first recorded in the early 19th century and has been used in Australian English ever since. The term is commonly used in Australia to refer to work or labor.
Synonyms: Labor, work, toil, drudgery, grind.
Related Words: Yacht, yamun, yapon, yirth, yodel.
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