yanker

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Noun yanker has 1 sense

yanker, jerker - someone who gives a strong sudden pull
--₁ is a kind of puller

Derived form: verb yank₁

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Yanker

Noun

Definition: A person or thing that yanks or pulls forcefully.

Example Sentence: The yanker pulled the rope with all their strength.

Verb

Definition: To pull or tug forcefully.

Example Sentence: She yanked the door open and stormed out.

Adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has a tendency to pull forcefully.

Example Sentence: The yanker kid managed to rip his shirt while playing.

Synonyms:

yank yanked yankee-doodle yankee yankee corn yankee doodle yankees-red yankees yanker yankin yanking yanm yannick yannis yanquapin yantai yaound

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