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Yanking: meaning, definitions and examples

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yanking

 

[ jรฆล‹kษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Yanking refers to a sudden, strong pull or tug on something. This action is typically done with force, suggesting urgency or surprise. It can be associated with pulling objects such as ropes, doors, or other physical items. The term may also imply a lack of delicacy or care in the manner of pulling.

Synonyms

jerk, pull, tug

Examples of usage

  • She yanked the door open.
  • He yanked the blanket off the bed.
  • They yanked the rope to get the flag down.
Context #2 | Noun

action

The term 'yanking' can also refer to the act of pulling something with a sudden, strong motion. In this context, it describes the action itself rather than the process of performing it. Yanking can imply a rush or urgency and might be used in various scenarios, from casual situations to more intense moments.

Synonyms

jerking, pulling, tugging

Examples of usage

  • His yanking of the rope showed his frustration.
  • The yanking caused the object to break.
  • With a quick yank, she secured the lid.

Translations

Translations of the word "yanking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrancando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ziehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะนะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciฤ…ganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใฃๅผตใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tirer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sacar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytahovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลฅahovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹”ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vleฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kilmษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sacar

Etymology

The word 'yank' originated in the early 19th century in American English, likely derived from the Dutch word 'janken,' meaning to 'yelp' or 'to cry.' It initially described a quick or sudden movement, often with a connotation of force. Over time, as the term gained popularity, it evolved to encompass various contexts where a sudden pulling action was involved. The versatility of the word allowed it to extend its meanings, becoming associated with both physical actions and figurative expressions in English. Its widespread usage in informal communication reflects the dynamism of language as it adapts to convey urgency and strength in actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,873, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.