GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Yank (?), n. [Cf. Scot. yank a sudden and severe blow.] A jerk or twitch.  [Colloq. U. S.]
   
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   Yank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Yanked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Yanking.] To twitch; to jerk.  [Colloq. U. S.]
   
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   Yank, n. An abbreviation of Yankee.  [Slang]
   
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