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yank
1[yangk]
verb (used with or without object)
to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.
Yank down on the bell rope. He was yanked out of school.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
an abrupt, vigorous pull; jerk.
Yank
2[yangk]
noun
Yank
1/ æŋ /
noun
a slang word for an American
informalshort for Yankee
yank
2/ æŋ /
verb
to pull, jerk, or move with a sharp movement; tug
noun
a sharp jerking movement; tug
Word History and Origins
Origin of yank1
Origin of yank2
Word History and Origins
Origin of yank1
Example Sentences
Still held by one of the pair, he tries to yank away and throws punches until he is let go.
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.”
"Co-op's network never ever suffered ransomware. They yanked their own plug - tanking sales, burning logistics, and torching shareholder value," the criminals said.
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?"
“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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