verb
- told a long story, especially one that is exaggerated or entertaining
Usage: informal
Examples
- The old sailor yarned about his adventures at sea.
- Grandpa yarned for hours about his childhood on the farm.
- She yarned about her travels through Europe.
- The fisherman yarned about the one that got away.
- He yarned late into the night around the campfire.
- The veteran yarned about his wartime experiences.