yanked; yanking; yanks
Definition of yank
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to pull on something with a quick vigorous movement
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
yank
noun (1)Definition of yank (Entry 2 of 3)
: a strong sudden pull : jerk
Yank
noun (2)Definition of Yank (Entry 3 of 3)
: yankee
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The first known use of yank was in 1778
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