Yank: meaning, definitions and examples

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yank

[ jæŋk ]

^{Context #1}

pull abruptly

To pull something abruptly with a quick, strong movement.

Synonyms

haul, jerk, pull

Examples of usage

He yanked the door open.
She yanked the book out of his hands.

^{Context #2}

American

A native or inhabitant of the United States.

Synonyms

American, US citizen, Yankee

Examples of usage

The movie portrays a typical yank family.
The yanks are known for their patriotism.

Translations

Translations of the word "yank" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puxar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 ziehen

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 тягнути

🇵🇱 ciągnąć

🇯🇵 引っ張る (hipparu)

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 tirar

🇹🇷 çekmek

🇰🇷 당기다 (dang-gida)

🇸🇦 سحب (sahb)

🇨🇿 táhnout

🇸🇰 ťahať

🇨🇳 拉 (lā)

🇸🇮 vleči

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 გამოწევა (gamots'eva)

🇦🇿 çək

🇲🇽 tirar

Word origin

The term 'yank' originated as a slang term for an inhabitant of the United States, particularly during the American Civil War. It is derived from the common nickname 'Yankee' for Americans, which has a complex history dating back to the colonial era. Over time, 'yank' has become more widely used to refer to Americans in general, both within and outside the United States.