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yank

The correct spelling is yank.

How to pronounce yank

/jæŋk/
noun

IPA: /jæŋk/

Say it like: Yan-k

The correct spelling is yank. A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force). For example: "They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe."

Usage Examples

They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
  2. 2.A masturbation session.
  3. 3.A Yankee.

verb

  1. 1.To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
  2. 2.To remove from distribution.

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