Yanked: meaning, definitions and examples

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yanked

 

[ jรฆล‹kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden movement

To yank something is to pull it with a sudden, strong movement. This action usually involves a quick motion that can cause the object being pulled to move abruptly. Yanking can apply to various objects, such as pulling on a door, tugging at a piece of clothing, or even yanking on a person's arm. The term suggests a certain forcefulness and immediacy in the action.

Synonyms

haul, jerk, pull, tug

Examples of usage

  • She yanked the door open.
  • He yanked the cord to turn off the machine.
  • They yanked him away from the edge.
  • The dog yanked on the leash eagerly.

Translations

Translations of the word "yanked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrancado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerissen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะผะธะบะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyrwany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใๆŠœใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrancado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koparฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์–ด๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู†ุชูŽุฒุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytrลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vytrhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹”ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otrgan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ togaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxarฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrancado

Etymology

The word 'yank' originates from the early 19th century, primarily in American English, used in a colloquial context that reflects a sudden or forceful action. Its exact etymology is somewhat unclear, but it is thought to be of imitative origin, suggesting the sound or action of a quick pull. 'Yank' was popularized during the American Civil War era, where it referred to soldiers from the northern states, who were called 'Yankees' by those in the South. Over time, the verb form became prevalent in everyday language, denoting any abrupt pulling action, making it a versatile word used in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,844, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.