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1yank

verb \ˈyaŋk\

Definition of YANK

intransitive verb
: to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement
transitive verb
1
: to pull or extract with a quick vigorous movement
2
: to remove in or as if in an abrupt manner <yanked the story from the evening edition>
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Examples of YANK

  1. He yanked the door shut.
  2. She yanked on the dog's leash.

Origin of YANK

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1822

Related to YANK

Synonyms
buck, hitch, hoick, jolt, twitch, jerk

Rhymes with YANK

bank, blank, clank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, hank, lank, plank, prank, rank, shank, spank, stank, swank, tank, thank, Yank

2yank

noun

Definition of YANK

: a strong sudden pull : jerk
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Examples of YANK

  1. <had to give the shoe a good yank to get it off>

First Known Use of YANK

circa 1864

Related to YANK

Synonyms
draw, haul, jerk, pluck, tug, wrench, pull
Antonyms
push

Yank

noun \ˈyaŋk\

Definition of YANK

: yankee
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First Known Use of YANK

1778

Rhymes with YANK

bank, blank, clank, crank, dank, flank, franc, frank, hank, lank, plank, prank, rank, shank, spank, stank, swank, tank, thank, yank

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