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yank

[jæŋk]

yank Definition

  • 1to pull something/someone suddenly and with force
  • 2a sudden, strong pull
  • 3a person from the northern US

Using yank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He yanked the door open and stormed out of the room.

  • Example

    She gave a yank on the rope and the bell rang.

  • Example

    He's a yank from New York City.

yank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yank

Phrases with yank

  • yank someone's chain

    to tease or annoy someone by telling them something that is not true

    Example

    Don't take him seriously, he's just yanking your chain.

  • to pull something hard and quickly

    Example

    I gave the cord a yank and the machine started working again.

  • yank someone's collar

    to grab someone's collar and pull them towards you

    Example

    The teacher yanked the boy's collar and pulled him back into his seat.

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Summary: yank in Brief

The term 'yank' [jæŋk] refers to a sudden, forceful pull, as in 'He yanked the door open and stormed out of the room.' It can also refer to a person from the northern US, as in 'He's a yank from New York City.' 'Yank' is often used in phrases like 'yank someone's chain,' meaning to tease or annoy someone, and 'give something a yank,' meaning to pull something hard and quickly.

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