Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "yank" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

rank and yank yank around yank off yank one's crank yank someone's chain yanker

Derived From

yankee

Etymologically Related To

yankee

Context

australia derogatory ireland new zealand slang united kingdom united states us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

American draw pull

Type Of (IsA)

american

Manner Of

pull

Related Terms

action american distribution force jerk masturbation new england northerner pull quick remove strong sudden united states vigorous yankee

Synonym Network

american jerk pull tug yankee doodle

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