Meaning Of The Word Yank

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What's The Definition Of Yank?

yank
countable noun: Some people refer to people from the United States of America as Yanks. This use could cause offence.
verb: If you yank someone or something somewhere, you pull them there suddenly and with a lot of force.

Yank in American English
a sudden, strong pull; jerk
a Yankee; esp., a U.S. soldier in World Wars I and II
to jerk
to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously
noun: an abrupt, vigorous pull; jerk

yank in British English
noun: a sharp jerking movement; tug
noun: a slang word for an American
verb: to pull, jerk, or move with a sharp movement; tug

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