Yank: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ๐ธ
yank
[ jรฆลk ]
pull abruptly
To pull something abruptly with a quick, strong movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He yanked the door open.
- She yanked the book out of his hands.
Translations
Translations of the word "yank" in other languages:
๐ต๐น puxar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ziehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menarik
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤ gnฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใฃๅผตใ (hipparu)
๐ซ๐ท tirer
๐ช๐ธ tirar
๐น๐ท รงekmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ธฐ๋ค (dang-gida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุจ (sahb)
๐จ๐ฟ tรกhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ ลฅahaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ (lฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ vleฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ draga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแ (gamots'eva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,156, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27153 peroneal
- 27154 itchy
- 27155 moistening
- 27156 yank
- 27157 cheesy
- 27158 transfiguration
- 27159 inane
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