yank

Pronunciation

• enPR: yăngk, IPA ^(key): /jæŋk/

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Noun

Singular yank

Plural yanks

1. A yank is a sudden, vigorous pull.

Verb

Plain form yank

Third-person singular yanks

Past tense yanked

Past participle yanked

Present participle yanking

1. If you yank something, you pull it with a strong action.