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Yank meaning

What does “yank” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“yank” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War).

yank

noun

  1. an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

    SynonymsYankeeNortherner

  2. an American (especially to non-Americans)

    SynonymsYankeeYankee-Doodle

verb

  1. pull, or move with a sudden movement

    “He turned the handle and jerked the door open”

    Synonymsjerk

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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