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jan·​kers | \ ˈjaŋkə(r)z \

Definition of jankers

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: confinement, fatigue duty, or drill imposed as punishment on a member of the armed forces

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First Known Use of jankers

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jankers

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“Jankers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jankers. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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