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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 derogatory term for an American.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word yank, which can be a verb or a noun. Yank can mean to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement, or a strong sudden pull, or a slang term for a Yankee.

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

    If you yank someone or something somewhere, you pull them there suddenly and with a lot of force.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › yankYANK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Yank definition: to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously. See examples of YANK used in a sentence.

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

  7. 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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishYANK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Yank is an informal verb that means to pull something with a strong, sudden movement, or a noun that refers to someone from the US. Learn how to use yank in sentences and see translations in different languages.