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 in a Sentence
He yanked the door shut.
She yanked on the dog's leash.
Origin and Etymology of yank
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1822
Examples of yank in a Sentence
had to give the shoe a good yank to get it off
Circa 1864
First Known Use of yank
circa 1864
1778
First Known Use of yank
1778
YANK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of yank for English Language Learners
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: to suddenly pull (something) in a quick, forceful way
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: to quickly or suddenly remove (something or someone)
yank
Definition of yank for English Language Learners
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: a strong, quick pull
YANK Defined for Kids
Definition of yank for Students
yanked
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: to pull suddenly or forcefully I go over and yank his arm and make him sit down. — Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh
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