Meaning of yank in English

1. Pronunciation

   /jæŋk/

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1. Verb

   yank

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. pull, or move with a sudden movement

   Examples

   • « He turned the handle and jerked the door open »

2. Noun

   Yank

   Definitions

   1. an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
3. 2. an American who lives in New England
4. 3. an American