Are you a yapper? If you find yourself constantly talking, especially about things of little importance, you might just be a yapper according to the latest TikTok trend. The term “yapper” has been gaining popularity on the platform, with users embracing the label and even creating content around it.
Influencer Taylor-Nicole Limas, a self-proclaimed yapper, defines a yapper as someone who talks too much or is an over-sharer, filling the air with their constant chatter. On TikTok, users might post videos of themselves yapping about various topics or be labeled as a yapper in the comments section.
While being called a yapper may not always be a compliment, it’s not necessarily an insult either in a platform built on communication. Some creators, like TikTokers @bag_and_cj, have even been affectionately named Yip and Yap by their fans for their rambling commentary videos.
The term “yap” itself dates back to the 17th century and was originally used to describe the sounds made by dogs, particularly small, high-pitched ones. While not every yapper is a woman, much of the online yapping content is created by or about women, with some users reclaiming the term as a way to challenge gender stereotypes.
As TikTok continues to emphasize longer videos, the trend of yapping is expected to grow. However, linguistics experts like Nicole Holliday predict that the term “yapping” may soon fade out as quickly as it arrived, as new slang terms rely on staying ahead of the curve and out of reach of “uncool people.”
So, if you find yourself yapping away on TikTok or in real life, embrace it and remember that it’s okay to be talkative. Who knows, you might just become the next big yapper sensation on the platform!
