yanky Definition
a term used to refer to an American, especially a Northern American.
Using yanky: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yanky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The British soldiers called the American soldiers 'Yankies' during the Revolutionary War.
Example
He's a proud Yanky from New York City.
Example
The Yankies won the baseball game last night.
yanky Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for yanky
- American
- Yank
- US citizen
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Summary: yanky in Brief
The term 'yanky' [ˈjæŋki] is used to refer to an American, particularly a Northern American. It was originally used by British soldiers during the Revolutionary War and has since become a colloquialism in American English. Examples of its use include 'He's a proud Yanky from New York City.' and 'The Yankies won the baseball game last night.'
