yank
word
/ˈjæŋk/
yangk
/jˈæŋk/
yangk
Definition
To pull something suddenly and with a lot of force.
Usage & Nuances
'Yank' is informal and often used for something abrupt or careless. Common collocations: 'yank something out/up/off'. Not as gentle as 'pull', and can suggest impatience or urgency.
Spanish: tirón fuerte - jalar con fuerzaPortuguese (BR): puxar com força - puxãoPortuguese (PT): puxar com força - puxãoChinese (Simplified): 猛拉Chinese (Traditional): 猛拉Hindi: झटके से खींचनाArabic: سحب بقوةBengali: ঝাঁকানো - হিঞ্চে টানাRussian: дёргать - резко тянутьJapanese: グイッと引っ張る - 引き抜くVietnamese: giật mạnh - kéo mạnhKorean: 확 잡아당기다 - 홱 당기다Turkish: sertçe çekmek - hızla çekmekUrdu: زور سے کھینچناIndonesian: menarik dengan kasar - menarik dengan tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
He gave the door a hard yank and it opened.
basic
Can you yank that plug out of the socket?
basic
The child tried to yank the toy away from his sister.
basic
Don't just yank the cable—unplug it gently.
natural
Suddenly, someone yanked my bag away on the bus.
natural
I had to yank myself out of bed this morning.
natural