ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Yanker

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈjæ̞ŋkə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Yanker is a noun meaning Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull.

Meaning

Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull.

More Meanings

  1. (Scotland) A brazen lie
  2. Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.

Example Sentences

He's a yanker of braids, a tousler of bangs […]
"Ay, billy, that is a yanker !" said Tam aside : " When ane is gaun to tell a lie, there's naething like telling a plumper at aince, and being done wi't

Word Forms

Synonyms for yanker

Depending on context, synonyms include puller.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yank, jerker, nabber, yacker, underpuller, twanger.

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