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    yank
    /jaŋk/

    verb

    • 1. pull with a jerk: "her hair was yanked, and she screamed"

    noun

    • 1. a sudden hard pull: "one of the other girls gave her ponytail a yank"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishYANK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Yank is an informal verb that means to pull something forcefully or to remove someone or something suddenly. It can also be a noun for a quick pull or a disrespectful term for an American.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › yanksYanks Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Yank is a verb that means to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement, or a noun that means a strong sudden pull or a Yankee. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and phrases.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › YankeeYankee - Wikipedia

    Outside the United States, Yank is used informally to refer to an American person or thing. It has been especially popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand where it may be used variously, either with an uncomplimentary overtone, endearingly, or cordially.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishYANK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Yank can be a verb meaning to pull or jerk something or someone, or a noun meaning a sharp movement or a tug. It can also be a slang word for an American, especially a soldier.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › yankYank - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To yank is to pull or move suddenly and sharply. You might reach for a pan on the stove and then yank your hand away when you realize the handle is hot. Your little sister might yank at your arm to get your attention, while a bully might yank your hair just to be mean.

  7. girlgonelondon.com › why-do-brits-call-americans-yanksWhy do Brits call Americans “yanks”: a fascinating history!

    Mar 25, 2024 · You’ve probably heard the term “yanks” to refer to Americans, particularly by British people, but have you ever wondered where it came from or thought more about the iconic American song, Yankee Doodle Dandy?

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryYANK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    YANK meaning: 1. to pull something forcefully with a quick movement: 2. to suddenly remove someone or something…. Learn more.