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10 Language-to-English DictionariesYank
/jæŋk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An informal term for an American, especially one from the United States.
"The film featured a group of cheerful Yanks visiting London for the summer."
- 1
To pull something with a sharp, quick movement.
"She had to yank the stubborn drawer several times before it finally opened."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 18th century, the term likely derives from the earlier expression 'Yankee', which was used by British troops and others to describe inhabitants of New England. The verb form emerged from the noun, denoting a sharp, sudden pull or jerk characteristic of the colloquial vigor associated with early American settlers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yank" is said worldwide
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Américain
Transliteration: /a.me.ʁi.kɛ̃/
"Il est un vrai Yank, fier de sa culture."
Amerikaner
Transliteration: /aˌmeʁiˈkaːnɐ/
"Der Yankee reiste durch ganz Europa."
americano
Transliteration: /ameriˈkano/
"Ha tirato via la spina con uno strappo deciso."
yanqui
Transliteration: /ˈjaŋ.ki/
"Dio un fuerte tirón a la cuerda para abrir la puerta."
iamque
Transliteration: /ˈjɐ̃.ki/
"Ele deu um puxão forte na corda."
अमेरिकी
Transliteration: ameriki
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने अचानक से रस्सी को जोर से खींचा।"
美国佬
Transliteration: Měiguólǎo
Script: 中文汉字
"他猛地把抽屉拉开了。"
미국인
Transliteration: migukin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 서랍을 세게 확 잡아당겼다."
アメリカ人
Transliteration: amerikajin
Script: 日本語
"彼は力いっぱい引き出しを引っ張った。"
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