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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.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.

  5. 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.

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

    Learn the verb and noun meanings of yank, a word that can mean to pull something suddenly and forcefully, or a slang term for an American. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › yankYank - definition of yank by The Free Dictionary

    Yank can be a noun or a verb meaning a sudden pull or jerk, or a slang term for an American or a Yankee. Learn the origin, synonyms, translations and examples of yank from various sources.

  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.