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yanking

/ˈjæŋkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does yanking mean?

verb

the act of pulling or jerking something, or to remove something suddenly or forcibly.

Example

"She gave the rope a good yanking to get the boat out of the mud."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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