yonker

Meanings

• Noun

  A large, often older, male New Yorker.

  - "The yonker sitting on the bench seemed wise and weary."
  - "I grew up with a yonker next door."

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Variants

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younker , younkers

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Etymology

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Originated from the Dutch word 'jonker', meaning 'young farmer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yonker' gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s through the use of the term in literature and media.

2. The word 'yonker' is not commonly used outside of New York City and its surrounding areas.

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Related Concepts

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1. New Yorker: Refers to a person from New York City or someone who identifies with the city's culture.

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Culture

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In literature, 'yonker' is often used to describe a character who embodies the stereotypical New York City elder. In art, it has been used as a symbol of urban life and aging.

How to Memorize "yonker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, older man wearing a Yankees hat and sitting on a bench in Central Park.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a wise, weary elder New Yorker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'yonker' as 'Yankees Old New Yorker Kinder and Elder'.

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