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yank

1

[yangk]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.

    Yank down on the bell rope. He was yanked out of school.

    Synonyms: , ,


noun

  1. an abrupt, vigorous pull; jerk.

Yank

2

[yangk]

noun

Informal.
  1. Yankee.

Yank

1

/ æŋ /

noun

  1. a slang word for an American

  2. informalshort for Yankee

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

yank

2

/ æŋ /

verb

  1. to pull, jerk, or move with a sharp movement; tug

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a sharp jerking movement; tug

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yank1

First recorded in 1810–20; origin uncertain

Origin of yank2

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; shortened form
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Word History and Origins

Origin of yank1

C19: of unknown origin
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Still held by one of the pair, he tries to yank away and throws punches until he is let go.

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Those trying to make culturally significant, noncommercial art with public grants are having their funding yanked away in favor of work that “celebrates America’s greatness.”

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"Co-op's network never ever suffered ransomware. They yanked their own plug - tanking sales, burning logistics, and torching shareholder value," the criminals said.

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At one point Mr Justice Alexander Owens asked: "Did you yank this out in order to make the allegation against Mr Adams a bit bigger? To give it beef?"

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“The President is threatening to yank funds to improve our roads, keep our planes in the air, prepare for emergencies, and protect against terrorist attacks if states do not fall in line with his demands.”

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