yank

verb
UK: /jæŋk/
US: /jæŋk/

  1. To pull something/somebody with a sudden, strong movement.

    1. He can yank the rope and the door will open.
    2. She had to yank him out of the path of the oncoming car.

  2. To remove something quickly and forcefully.

    1. I had to yank the weeds from the garden quickly.
    2. The dentist had to yank my tooth because of the intense pain.

Synonyms

pull jerk tug pluck
yank noun

  1. A sudden, strong pull or jerk.

    1. She gave the door a yank.
    2. With a sudden yank, he pulled the tablecloth off the table.
yank noun

  1. (Informal) A term used for an American person.

    1. Some Europeans call Americans yanks.
    2. Many yanks travel to Europe during the summer months for vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yank" in English means: To pull something/somebody with a sudden, strong movement., To remove something quickly and forcefully..

The phonetic transcription of "yank" is /jæŋk/ in British English and /jæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yank": pull, jerk, tug, pluck.

Example usage of "yank": "He can yank the rope and the door will open.". More examples on the page.