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Grammar : Verb
Spell : yangk
Phonetic Transcription : yæŋk



Definition of yank

Origin :
  • 1822, Scottish, of unknown origin. Related: Yanked; yanking. The noun is 1818 in sense of "sudden blow, cuff."
  • verb pull hard and fast
Example sentences :
  • But I'm goin' to thrash this Yank within an inch of his life; see if I don't.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Some one has managed to yank the mule back on her hind quarters.
  • Extract from : « Rosinante to the Road Again » by John Dos Passos
  • He figured he had plenty of time because the Yank was crippled.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • They had learned from sad experience that any new Yank ship might prove to be deadly.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • Without his Yank officer's uniform Stan was at a disadvantage.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • "Why didn't you yank the paper, an' we'd a had it," said he.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • The first syllable of the word, "Yankee," which is "Yank," is sung to establish the pitch.
  • Extract from : « Dramatized Rhythm Plays » by John N. Richards
  • The girls were evidently determined that the Yank should not deceive them.
  • Extract from : « The Citizen-Soldier » by John Beatty
  • Oh, if only I dared to run in and yank that ladder from under him!
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys in the Air » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • I am jest as able to yank a hawg as ever, sir; yes, sir, demmit—demmit!
  • Extract from : « Other Main-Travelled Roads » by Hamlin Garland

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