Yanking Meaning in English
word · lemma: yank
ˈjæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king
jˈæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king
Definition
Pulling something quickly and forcefully. "Yanking" is often used when someone pulls hard and suddenly, sometimes without being gentle.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used for pulling objects, often with annoyance or impatience ('yanking a door open'). Stronger than just 'pull'. Not used for gentle or slow movements.
Spanish: tirar bruscamente - jalar (fuertemente)Portuguese (BR): puxar com força - arrancarPortuguese (PT): puxar com força - arrancarChinese (Simplified): 猛拉 - 猛拽Chinese (Traditional): 猛拉 - 猛扯Hindi: झटके से खींचनाArabic: يشد بقوة - ينتزعBengali: টানছে - ঝাঁকিয়ে টানাRussian: дёргать - тянуть резкоJapanese: 引っぱっている - 強く引くVietnamese: giật mạnh - kéo mạnhKorean: 잡아당기다 - 세게 끌다Turkish: hızla çekmek - çekiştirmekUrdu: زور سے کھینچنا - جھٹکا دیناIndonesian: giật mạnh - kéo mạnh
Example Sentences
He is yanking the rope to pull the bucket up.
basic
Stop yanking my hair. It hurts!
basic
The dog is yanking on its leash.
basic
She kept yanking the door, but it wouldn’t open.
natural
I was yanking out weeds all afternoon in the garden.
natural
Why are you yanking on my sleeve?
natural