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yank

1

[ yangk ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously:

    Yank down on the bell rope. He was yanked out of school.

    Synonyms: tear, tug, pluck

noun

  1. an abrupt, vigorous pull; jerk.

Yank

2

[ yangk ]

noun

Informal.

Yank

1

/ jæŋk /

noun

  1. a slang word for an American
  2. informal.
    short for Yankee
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

yank

2

/ jæŋk /

verb

  1. to pull, jerk, or move with a sharp movement; tug
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a sharp jerking movement; tug
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yank1

First recorded in 1810–20; origen uncertain

Origin of yank2

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; shortened form
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yank1

C19: of unknown origen

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