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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"

   Word Origin late 18th century (as a Scots word in the sense ‘sudden sharp blow’): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   • K

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

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   The meaning of YANK is to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement. How to use yank in a sentence.

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

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

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

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   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?

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

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   If you yank someone or something somewhere, you pull them there suddenly and with a lot of force. She yanked open the drawer. [VERB noun with adjective] She yanked the child back into the house. [VERB noun with adverb] He yanked a handkerchief out of his pocket. [VERB noun preposition] A quick-thinking ticket inspector yanked an emergency cord.

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

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   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. www.vocabulary.com › articles › blogexcerptsThe "Yanks" Are Coming: From Disparagement to Pride

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   The "Yanks" Are Coming: From Disparagement to Pride. Just in time for the 4th of July, our own Ben Zimmer investigates how the term "Yank" started off as a term of disparagement but was reclaimed as an expression of patriotic pride in settings from world wars to the World Cup.

8. www.youtube.com › watchWhy Are Americans Known As Yanks/Yankees? - YouTube

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

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

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

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    YANK definition: 1. to pull something with a strong, sudden movement: 2. someone from the US, sometimes considered…. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › yanksYanks Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Third-person singular simple present indicative form of yank. Wiktionary. Synonyms: lurches. snaps. wrenches. jerks. twitches. hauls.