Yanked: meaning, definitions and examples
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yanked
[ jรฆลkt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น arrancado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gerissen
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditarik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะผะธะบะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyrwany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท arrachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ arrancado
๐น๐ท koparฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด๋ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุชูุฒุน
๐จ๐ฟ vytrลพenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vytrhnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ otrgan
๐ฎ๐ธ togaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxarฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.