yanked

Meanings

• Verb

  Pulled suddenly and forcefully.

  - "He yanked open the door."
  - "The fisherman yanked on the line, hoping to catch a big fish."

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Synonyms

jerk , tug , pull , recall

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yanked
ankle , hankle , rankle

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Variants

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yank , yanked , yanking , yanks

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Forms

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Yanked (past tense and past participle of the verb yank)

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'iancan' meaning 'to draw, pull'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yanked' is also used in the military to refer to a soldier's abrupt removal from a unit.

2. In some dialects, 'yanked' is used to mean 'to steal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pull: Related concept: A forceful application of force to move an object or person.

2. Surprise: Related concept: A sudden and unexpected event or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'yanked' is used in various contexts, including physical struggles, surprise, and excitement. In music, it is used in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of suddenness or force.

How to Memorize "yanked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pulling or ripping something with force.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of a sudden, forceful pull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'yank' and the action it represents.

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